The Eightieth Texas Legislature met in regular session beginning 9 January 2007. All members of the House of Representatives and 16 members of the Senate were up for election on 7 November 2006 in the Texas Legislature election.
The Eightieth Texas Legislature convened in Regular Session on 9 January 2007. The Legislature adjourned on 28 May 2007.
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