The First Texas Legislature convened from February 16 to May 13, 1846 in regular session. Members of the House of Representatives and Senate were elected in December 1845, after an election on October 13, 1845 that ratified the proposed state constitution. Sessions 1st Regular session: February 16–May 13, 1846 Party summary Officers Senate Lieutenant Governor Albert Clinton Horton, Democrat President pro tempore Edward Burleson, Democrat House of Representatives Speaker of the House William Crump, Democrat, February 16 – May 1, 1846 William H. Bourland, Democrat, May 1–11, 1846 Stephen W. Perkins, Democrat, May 11–13, 1846 Speaker of the House pro tempore John Brown, Democrat, acting Speaker March 3–9, 1846 Edward Thomas Branch, Democrat, acting Speaker March 9–16, 1846 Members Senate Members of the Texas Senate for the First Texas Legislature: House of Representatives Members of the House of Representatives for the First Texas Legislature: Membership changes Senate Alyssa Petty Third Texas Senate Notes References External links 1 1846 in Texas 1846 U.S. legislative sessions