Texas Lobby Group 83rd Legislative Session Report: Senate Term Draws
After the House and Senate redraw their lines through the Redistricting process, the Texas State Senate “draws” to see who will get a four year term and who will get a 2 year term. Senators – obviously – hope for a four year “draw” so they do not have to run for office for another four years.
Today, the Senate drew for their terms. Those with two year terms include:
Donna Campbell, M.D. (R-San Antonio)
John Carona (R-Dallas)
Wendy Davis (D-Fort Worth)
Bob Deuell, M.D. (R-Greenville)
Craig Estes (R-Wichita Falls)
Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills)
Joan Huffman (R-Houston)
Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville)
Dan Patrick (R-Houston)
Ken Paxton (R-McKinney)
Charles Schwertner, MD (R-Georgetown)
Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo)
Kirk Watson (D-Austin)
Royce West (D-Dallas)
John Whitmire (D-Houston)
Those that got four year terms include:
Brian Birdwell (R-Granbury)
Robert Duncan (R-Lubbock)
Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)
Kevin Eltife (R-Tyler)
Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay)
Glenn Hegar (R-Katy)
Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa (D-McAllen)
Eddie Lucio, Jr. (D-Brownsville)
Jane Nelson (R-Flower Mound)
Jose Rodriguez (D-El Paso)
Larry Taylor (R-Friendswood)
Carlos Uresti (D-San Antonio)
Leticia Van de Putte (D-San Antonio)
Tommy Williams (R-The Woodlands)
Judith Zaffirini (D-Laredo)
SD 6 (awaiting special election)
Another significance to note is the timing of Statewide Officeholders. Those that drew four year terms, could – if they decide they want to “move up”- get a free shot at running for Statewide Office in 2014. Those with two-year terms would have to decide if they want to “move up” or “move out”.
The Senate has adjourned until 2 pm Monday. All eyes are now on the House, as we await committee appointments for that side of the rotunda…..