49th Texas Legislature

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The 49th Texas Legislature met from January 9, 1945, to June 5, 1945. All members present during this session were elected in the 1944 general elections.

Contents

Sessions

Regular Session: January 9, 1945 - June 5, 1945

Party summary

Senate

AffiliationMembersNote
  Democratic Party 31
Total31

House

AffiliationMembersNote
  Democratic Party 150
Total150

Officers

Senate

House

Members

Senate

House

The House was composed of 150 Democrats.

House members included future Governor Preston Smith.

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