63rd Texas Legislature

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The 63rd Texas Legislature met from January 9, 1973, to May 28, 1973, in regular session, and again in a special called session from December 18, 1973, to December 20, 1973. All members present during this session were elected in the 1972 general elections.

Contents

Sessions

Regular Session: January 9, 1973 - May 28, 1973
Called Session: December 18, 1973 - December 20, 1973

Party summary

Senate

AffiliationMembersNote
  Democratic Party 28
  Republican Party 3
Total31

House

AffiliationMembersNote
  Democratic Party 133
  Republican Party 17
Total150

Officers

Senate

House

Members

Senate

House

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