48th Texas Legislature

The 48th Texas Legislature met from January 12, 1943, to May 11, 1943. All members present during this session were elected in the 1942 general elections.

Sessions

Regular Session: January 12, 1945 – May 11, 1945

Party summary

Senate

AffiliationMembersNote
 Democratic Party31
Total31

House

AffiliationMembersNote
 Democratic Party150
Total150

Officers

Senate

  • Lieutenant Governor: John Lee Smith (D)
  • President Pro Tempore: Vernon Lemens (D), Fred Mauritz (D), A. M. Aikin, Jr. (D)

House

Members

Senate

House

The House was composed of 150 Democrats.

House members included future Governors Price Daniel and Preston Smith.

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