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President pro tempore (often shortened to pro tem) of the Texas Senate is a largely honorary position, and is third in the line for the governorship of Texas. If the governor and lieutenant governor are both out of the state, the president pro tem is acting governor in their absence.
The Lieutenant Governor of Texas serves as the President of the Senate.Unlike most lieutenant governors who are constitutionally designated as presiding officers of the upper house, the Lieutenant Governor regularly presides over the chamber rather than delegate this role to the President Pro Tempore.
In 2007, Byrd returned as president pro tempore, and Stevens became the third president pro tempore emeritus, when the Democrats gained control of the Senate. [8] Although a president pro tempore emeritus has no official duties, they are entitled to an increase in staff, [ 26 ] and advise party leaders on the functions of the Senate.
Pages in category "Presidents pro tempore of the Texas Senate" The following 36 pages are in this category, out of 36 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
From April 2006 to January 2007, West served as president pro tempore of the Texas Senate. [5] On November 18, 2006, West was Governor for a Day, a ceremonial title that honors the service of the president pro tempore. [6] On July 22, 2019, West announced his candidacy for the United States Senate in the 2020 election for the seat held by John ...
Charles Jeffrey Schwertner (born May 29, 1970) [1] [2] is an American orthopedic surgeon and politician who has represented the 5th district in the Texas Senate since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, he served as president pro tempore of the Texas Senate from 2023 to 2025 and represented the 20th district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013.
Robert Lee Nichols (born November 25, 1944) is an American politician who represents the 3rd District of the Texas Senate. A Republican, he was the senate president pro tempore of the 85th legislative session.
President pro tempore of the Texas Senate; In office May 27, 2019 – January 12, 2021: Preceded by: Kirk Watson: Succeeded by: Brian Birdwell: Personal details; Born August 17, 1956 (age 68) Southside Place, Texas, U.S. Political party: Republican: Spouse: Keith Lawyer: Children: 1: Education: Louisiana State University South Texas College of Law