47th Texas Legislature
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The 47th Texas Legislature met from January 14, 1941, to July 3, 1941, and in special session from September 9 to September 19, 1941. All members present during this session were elected in the 1940 general elections.
Sessions[edit]
Regular session: January 14, 1941 - July 3, 1941
1st called session: September 9, 1941 - September 19, 1941
Party summary[edit]
Senate[edit]
| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 31 | ||
| Total | 31 | ||
House[edit]
| Affiliation | Members | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 150 | ||
| Total | 150 | ||
Officers[edit]
Senate[edit]
- Lieutenant governor: Coke R. Stevenson (D) until he became governor on August 4, 1941, upon the resignation of Governor W. Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel who was elected to the U.S. Senate. After that, the post was vacant until 1943.
- President pro tempore: Clay Cotten (D), Rudolph A. Weinert (D), E. Harold Beck (D), Henry L. Winfield (D)
House[edit]
- Speaker of the House: Homer Lakerby Leonard (D)
Members[edit]
Senate[edit]
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House[edit]
The House was composed of 150 Democrats.
House members included future Governor Price Daniel.
Sources[edit]
External links[edit]
- Texas Legislature Online
- Texas Senate
- Texas House of Representatives
- Election Results from the Office of the Secretary of State
- Legislative Reference Library
