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Texas. Texas has two senators in the United States Senate and 38 representatives in the United States House of Representatives. Texas is a state in the United States.
The state's current senators are Republicans John Cornyn (serving since 2002) and Ted Cruz (serving since 2013). A total of 27 Democrats, 7 Republicans, and 1 Liberal Republican have served or are serving as U.S. senators from Texas. Morris Sheppard was Texas's longest-serving senator (1913–1941).
Texas's first two senators, Samuel Houston and Thomas Rusk, took office on February 21, 1846. Texas's longest-serving senators include Morris Sheppard (1913–1941) and Tom Connally (1929–1953).
All questions and comments regarding public policy issues, legislation, or requests for personal assistance should be directed to the senators from your state. Please be aware that as a matter of professional courtesy, many senators will acknowledge, but not respond to, a message from another senator's constituent.
States in the Senate | Texas Senators. 1. Withdrew from the Senate on Mar. 23, 1861; officially expelled on July 11, 1861, for support of the rebellion. 2. Seat vacant from July 11, 1861, to Mar. 29, 1870, due to the Civil War. 3. Seat vacant from July 11, 1861, to Mar. 29, 1870, due to the Civil War. 4.
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On November 5, 2002, John Cornyn won election to the United States Senate. He defeated Ron Kirk (D), Scott Lanier Jameson (L), Roy Williams (G) and James Wright (Write-in) in the general election.
John Cornyn was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002 and is currently serving his fourth term. He sits on the Senate Finance, Intelligence, and Judiciary Committees, where he helps craft legislation on behalf of more than 30 million Texans.
Who Represents Me provides information about current districts and members of the Texas Senate, Texas House of Representatives, the Texas delegation to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and the State Board of Education.
John Cornyn III (/ ˈ k ɔːr n ɪ n / COR-nin; born February 2, 1952) is an American politician, attorney, and former jurist serving as the senior United States senator from Texas, a seat he has held since 2002.