Current List of Texas State Senators (Updated May 2026)
The Texas State Senate, the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature, consists of 31 members who each represent districts of approximately 940,000 residents, based on the 2020 U.S. Census. Senators serve staggered four-year terms, with elections held in even-numbered years. The Senate is led by the Lieutenant Governor (who serves as president) and a President Pro Tempore (who presides in the Lieutenant Governor’s absence).
The chamber continues to play a critical role in shaping Texas law, budgets, and policies on issues ranging from education and infrastructure to border security, economic development, and more.
Current Composition (as of May 2026, 89th Legislature)
Following post-2024 elections and subsequent changes (including resignations and special elections), the Senate now has 18 Republicans, 12 Democrats, and 1 vacancy (District 4, pending final seating of the winner from the May 2, 2026 special election). This reflects a net shift from the 20-11 Republican majority immediately after the 2024 general election.
Below is the updated list of Texas State Senators. Contact information shown is for Capitol offices in Austin (additional district offices are available via individual senator websites or the official Texas Senate website). The list reflects the most current membership; District 4 is noted as vacant per the official Senate directory, though Brett Ligon (R) won the special election on May 2, 2026, for the unexpired term.
Texas State Senators (89th Legislature – May 2026)
| District | Name | Party | Term Ends | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryan Hughes | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0101 |
| 2 | Bob Hall | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0102 |
| 3 | Robert Nichols | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0103 |
| 4 | Vacant (Brett Ligon (R) elected in May 2, 2026 special) | — | — | Constituent Services |
| 5 | Charles Schwertner | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0105 |
| 6 | Carol Alvarado | Democrat | 2029 | (512) 463-0106 |
| 7 | Paul Bettencourt | Republican | 2029 | (512) 463-0107 |
| 8 | Angela Paxton | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0108 |
| 9 | Taylor Rehmet | Democrat | 2027 | (512) 463-0109 |
| 10 | Phil King | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0110 |
| 11 | Mayes Middleton | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0111 |
| 12 | Tan Parker | Republican | 2029 | (512) 463-0112 |
| 13 | Borris Miles | Democrat | 2027 | (512) 463-0113 |
| 14 | Sarah Eckhardt | Democrat | 2027 | (512) 463-0114 |
| 15 | Molly Cook | Democrat | 2029 | (512) 463-0115 |
| 16 | Nathan Johnson | Democrat | 2029 | (512) 463-0116 |
| 17 | Joan Huffman | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0117 |
| 18 | Lois Kolkhorst | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0118 |
| 19 | Roland Gutierrez | Democrat | 2029 | (512) 463-0119 |
| 20 | Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa | Democrat | 2029 | (512) 463-0120 |
| 21 | Judith Zaffirini | Democrat | 2027 | (512) 463-0121 |
| 22 | Brian Birdwell | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0122 |
| 23 | Royce West | Democrat | 2027 | (512) 463-0123 |
| 24 | Pete Flores | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0124 |
| 25 | Donna Campbell | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0125 |
| 26 | José Menéndez | Democrat | 2027 | (512) 463-0126 |
| 27 | Adam Hinojosa | Republican | 2029 | (512) 463-0127 |
| 28 | Charles Perry | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0128 |
| 29 | César Blanco | Democrat | 2029 | (512) 463-0129 |
| 30 | Brent Hagenbuch | Republican | 2029 | (512) 463-0130 |
| 31 | Kevin Sparks | Republican | 2027 | (512) 463-0131 |
Key Changes Since April 2025
- District 9 flipped to Democrat Taylor Rehmet via special election following Republican Kelly Hancock’s resignation in 2025. (Viral discussions on X highlighted the upset in a Trump +17 district: see this popular post)
- District 4 became vacant after Republican Brandon Creighton’s early resignation; Republican Brett Ligon won the May 2, 2026 special election for the unexpired term. (Strong Republican performance drew widespread attention: viral X reaction here and detailed results thread)
2026 Texas State Senate Elections (Future Outlook)
Sixteen of the 31 Senate seats will be on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election (the full list of districts up: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 18, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, and 31).
- Primary elections were held March 3, 2026.
- Runoff elections (where needed) are today, May 26, 2026.
- Several notable incumbents have announced retirements or are not seeking re-election (including Robert Nichols in District 3, Mayes Middleton in District 11, and Brian Birdwell in District 22).
Republicans are heavily favored to retain their overall majority in the chamber heading into the 90th Legislature (which convenes in January 2027). Full candidate filing details and results will be available through the Texas Secretary of State.
For the most up-to-date contact information, district maps, or committee assignments, visit the official Texas Senate website. This page will be updated periodically as membership changes or after the 2026 elections.
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