65th Texas Legislature

The 65th Texas Legislature met from January 11, 1977, to May 30, 1977, in regular session, and again in two special called sessions (see below). All members present during this session were elected in the 1976 general elections.

Sessions

Regular session: January 11, 1977 – May 30, 1977
1st called session: July 11, 1977 – July 21, 1977
2nd called session: July 10, 1978 – August 8, 1978

Party summary

Senate

Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 28
  Republican Party 3
Total 31

House

Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 131
  Republican Party 19
Total 150

Officers

Senate

House

Members

Senate

Dist. 1

Dist. 2

  • Peyton McKnight (D), Tyler

Dist. 3

  • Don Adams (D), Jasper

Dist. 4

  • Carl A. Parker (D), Port Arthur

Dist. 5

  • William T. "Bill" Moore (D), Bryan

Dist. 6

  • Lindon Williams (D), Houston

Dist. 7

  • Gene Jones (D), Houston

Dist. 8

  • O.H. "Ike" Harris (R), Dallas

Dist. 9

  • Ron Clower (D), Garland

Dist. 10

  • Bill Meier (D), Euless

Dist. 11

  • Chet Brooks (D), Houston

Dist. 12

  • Betty Andujar (R), Fort Worth

Dist. 13

  • Walter Mengden (R), Waco

Dist. 14

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Dist. 19

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Dist. 31

House

External links

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  • Texas House of Representatives
  • Election Results from the Office of the Secretary of State
  • Legislative Reference Library
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