83rd Texas Legislature

The 83rd Texas Legislature began on January 8, 2013. All members of the House and Senate were elected in the general election held on November 6, 2012, with seats apportioned among the 2010 United States census.

Officers

Senate

Lieutenant Governor: David Dewhurst President Pro Tempore: Leticia Van de Putte

House of Representatives

Speaker of the House: Joe Straus Speaker Pro Tempore: Dennis Bonnen

Notable legislation

Texas Senate Bill 5 was among the legislation passed by the eighty-third Texas Legislature and signed into law, signed by Governor Rick Perry on July 18, 2013.