82nd Texas Legislature

The 82nd Texas Legislature began on January 11, 2011 and ended on May 29, 2011. All members of the House and 16 of the 31 members of the Senate were elected in the general election held on November 2, 2010.

Senate

 * Lieutenant Governor: David Dewhurst (R)
 * President Pro Tempore: Steve Ogden (R)

House of Representatives

 * Speaker of the House: Joe Straus (R)
 * Speaker Pro Tempore: Beverly Woolley (R)

Legislation
The 82nd Legislature's passing of HB-351 and SB-462 reformed Texas' expungement code to include relief for those convicted but later determined to be innocent.