82nd Texas Legislature


The 82nd Texas Legislature began on January 11, 2011 and ended on May 29, 2011. All members of the House and 16 of the 31 members of the Senate were elected in the general election held on November 2, 2010.

Officers

Senate

Lieutenant Governor: David Dewhurst President Pro Tempore: Steve Ogden

House of Representatives

Speaker of the House: Joe Straus Speaker Pro Tempore: Beverly Woolley

Legislation

The 82nd Legislature's passing of and reformed Texas' expungement code to include relief for those convicted but later determined to be innocent.