71st Texas Legislature

The 71st Texas Legislature met from January 10, 1989, to May 29, 1989, and in six subsequent special called sessions (see below). All members present during this session were elected in the 1988 general elections.

Sessions
Regular Session: January 10, 1989 – May 29, 1989

1st Called Session: June 20, 1989 – July 18, 1989

2nd Called Session: November 14, 1989 – December 12, 1989

3rd Called Session: February 27, 1990 – March 28, 1990

4th Called Session: April 2, 1990 – May 1, 1990

5th Called Session: May 2, 1990 – May 30, 1990

6th Called Session: June 4, 1990 – June 7, 1990

Senate

 * Lieutenant Governor: William P. Hobby, Jr., Democrat
 * President Pro Tempore (regular session): John N. Leedom, Republican
 * President Pro Tempore (1st called session): J. E. "Buster" Brown, Republican
 * President Pro Tempore (2nd called session): Kent A. Caperton, Democrat
 * President Pro Tempore (3rd called session): Hugh Parmer, Democrat
 * President Pro Tempore (4th-6th called sessions): Bob McFarland, Republican

House

 * Speaker of the House: Gibson D. "Gib" Lewis, Democrat