88th Texas Legislature

The 88th Texas Legislature was a meeting of the legislative branch of the U.S. state of Texas, composed of the Texas Senate and the Texas House of Representatives. The Texas State Legislature met in its regular session in Austin, Texas, from January 10, 2023 to May 29, 2023,[1] followed by two consecutive special sessions until July 12, 2023.[2]

88th Texas Legislature
←87th 89th→
Seal of the State of Texas
The Seal of Texas
Overview
Legislative bodyTexas State Legislature
JurisdictionTexas
TermJanuary 10, 2023 –
May 29, 2023
Election2022 general election
Senate
Members31
President of the SenateDan Patrick (R)
President pro temporeKelly Hancock
(R–9)
(regular session)
* Charles Schwertner
(R–5)
(special session)
Party controlRepublican
House of Representatives
Members150
SpeakerDade Phelan (R–21)
Speaker Pro TemporeVacant
(January 10 - February 8)
Charlie Geren (R–99)
(February 8 - present)
Party controlRepublican
Sessions
1stMay 29, 2023 – Jun 27, 2023
2ndJun 27, 2023 – Jul 13, 2023

All seats in the state house and 16 seats in the state senate were up for election in November 2022, with seats apportioned among the 2020 United States census. The Republican Party preserved their majority in both chambers.

Major events
  • January 10, 2023: Legislature convened at noon (CST).
  • May 29, 2023
    • Legislature adjourns.[3]
    • 88th Legislature 1st Called Session convened.
  • June 27, 2023
    • Legislature adjourns 1st special session.
    • 88th Legislature 2nd Called Session convened.
  • July 13, 2023: Legislature adjourns 2nd special session.

Major legislation

Enacted
  • House bills
    • HB 3: Requires all school campuses to have an armed security officer present, in addition to other security hardening measures.[4]

References
  1. "Texas Legislature 2023". Texas Tribune. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  2. "Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Government of Texas. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  3. "Texas legislative sessions and years". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Government of Texas. Retrieved August 17, 2023.
  4. Henvey, Winston (15 September 2023). "Learn how Allen ISD's new armed security aims to keep students safe". Allen American. Star Local Media. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
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