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88th Texas Legislature

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88th Texas Legislature
87th 89th
Seal of the State 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
(R9)
(regular session)
* Charles Schwertner
(R5)
(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
3rdOctober 9, 2023 – November 7, 2023
4thNovember 7, 2023 – December 5, 2023

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 four consecutive special sessions.[2]

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

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Major legislation

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Enacted

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  • House bills
    • HB 3: Requires all school campuses to have an armed security officer present, in addition to other security hardening measures.[15]
  • Senate bills
    • SB 14: Prohibits doctors from prescribing gender-affirming care to transgender minors.[16]
    • SB 17: Bans diversity, equity and inclusion offices at universities.[17]
    • SB 763: Allows school districts to hire or volunteer chaplains for mental health support for students.[18]

Proposed (but not enacted)

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References

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  1. ^ "Texas Legislature 2023". Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 1 August 2023.
  2. ^ "Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Government of Texas. Archived from the original on 23 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Texas legislative sessions and years". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Government of Texas. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023.
  4. ^ a b Ramirez, Nikki McCann (2023-03-06). "Texas Republican Introduces Bill Calling for Vote on Secession". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023.
  5. ^ a b Schnell, Mychael (2023-03-06). "Texas lawmaker files 'TEXIT' bill to spur vote on exploring secession from US". The Hill. Archived from the original on 8 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Public schools would have to display Ten Commandments under bill passed by Texas Senate". Texas Tribune. April 20, 2023. Archived from the original on 21 November 2023.
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  12. ^ Downen, Robert (9 May 2023). "Texas House expels Bryan Slaton, first member ousted since 1927". Texas Tribune. Austin, Texas. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023.
  13. ^ Despart, Zach; Barragán, James (May 27, 2023). "Texas AG Ken Paxton impeached, suspended from duties pending outcome of Senate trial". The Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  14. ^ Vertuno, Jim; Bleiberg, Jake (May 27, 2023). "Why Texas' GOP-controlled House wants to impeach Republican attorney general". AP News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Henvey, Winston (15 September 2023). "Learn how Allen ISD's new armed security aims to keep students safe". Allen American. Star Local Media. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023.
  16. ^ Melhado, William; Jung, Asad (28 June 2024). "Texas Supreme Court upholds ban on transition-related care for minors". Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 30 June 2024.
  17. ^ McGee, Kate (19 April 2023). "Texas Senate approves bill that would ban diversity programs in public universities". Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023.
  18. ^ Henvey, Winston (15 November 2023). "Allen ISD considers policy around chaplains for mental health support". Allen American. Star Local Media. Archived from the original on 20 November 2023.
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