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Seal of the Senate of Texas. 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 wife of a Texas news anchor who died suddenly is thanking those who have shown their support after her husband’s death. Kris Radcliffe “died unexpectedly” at the age of 51 on Wednesday ...
Since the office was created in 1789, 92 individuals, from 39 of the 50 states, have served as president pro tempore of the Senate. The current president pro tempore is Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who assumed office on January 3, 2025, at the start of the 119th Congress. In 2001, the honorary title of president pro tempore emeritus was created, and ...
David Carle, Leahy’s press secretary, did not disclose the specifics of the 80-year-old senator’s condition, only saying he “was not feeling” after returning to his office from the trial.
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 ...
Senate President Pro Tempore Pat Leahy (D-Vt.), the most senior member of the Senate Democratic Caucus who stands third in the line of presidential succession, fell and broke his hip and will ...
Joan J. Huffman (born August 17, 1956) [1] is an American politician who has represented the 17th district in the Texas Senate since 2008. A member of the Republican Party, the district includes portions of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris county.
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.