Eighty-fourth Texas Legislature
The 84th Texas Legislature began on January 13, 2015. All members of the House and Senate were elected in the general election held on November 4, 2014.Party summary
Senate
Officers
Senate
- Lieutenant Governor: Dan Patrick
- President Pro Tempore: Juan Hinojosa
House of Representatives
- Speaker of the House: Joe Straus
- Speaker Pro Tempore: Dennis Bonnen
Members
Senate
House of Representatives
On June 11, 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the "Pastor Protection Act" which allows pastors to refuse to marry couples if they feel doing so violates their beliefs. On June 13, 2015, Abbott signed a campus carry bill and an open carry bill into law.