The 75th Texas Legislature met from January 14, 1997 to June 2, 1997. All members present during this session were elected in the 1996 general elections. The Republicans won the Texas State Senate chamber for the first time since Reconstruction in the 1996 elections. Sessions Regular Session: January 14, 1997 - June 2, 1997 Party summary Senate House Officers Senate Lieutenant Governor: Bob Bullock, Democrat President Pro Tempore: Judith Zaffirini, Democrat House Speaker of the House: Pete Laney, Democrat Members Senate House External links 75th Texas Legislature 1997 in Texas 1997 U.S. legislative sessions