66th Texas Legislature

The 66th Texas Legislature met from January 9, 1979, to May 28, 1979. All members present during this session were elected in the 1978 general elections.

Sessions

Regular Session: January 9, 1979 - May 28, 1979

Party summary

Senate

Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 27
  Republican Party 4
Total 31

House

Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 127
  Republican Party 23
Total 150

Officers

Senate

House

Members

Senate

Dist. 1

  • Ed Howard (D), Texarkana

Dist. 2

  • Peyton McKnight (D), Tyler

Dist. 3

  • Don Adams (D), Jasper

Dist. 4

  • Carl A. Parker (D), Port Arthur

Dist. 5

  • W. 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

  • Lloyd Doggett (D), Austin

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House

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