Fifty-seventh Texas Legislature

The 57th Texas Legislature met from January 10, 1961 to May 29, 1961 in Regular Session. Three special sessions were held during 1961 and 1962 as well. All members present during this session were elected in the 1962 general elections.

Sessions

Regular Session: January 10, 1961 - May 29, 1961
1st Called Session: July 10, 1961 - August 8, 1961
2nd Called Session: August 10, 1961 - August 14, 1961
3rd Called Session: January 3, 1962 - February 1, 1962

Party summary

Senate

Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 31
Total 31

House

Affiliation Members Note
  Democratic Party 148
  Republican Party 2
Total 150

Officers

Senate

House

Members

Senate

Dist. 1

  • A.M. Aikin, Jr. (D), Paris

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  • Robert W. Baker (D), Houston

Dist. 7

  • Galloway Calhoun (D), Tyler

Dist. 8

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  • Charles F. Herring (D), Austin

Dist. 15

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  • Henry Gonzalez (D), San Antonio

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Dist. 31

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