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List of United States representatives from Texas

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The following is an alphabetical list of members of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas. For chronological tables of members of both houses of the United States Congress from the state (through the present day), see United States congressional delegations from Texas. The list of names should be complete as of July 19, 2024, but other data may be incomplete.

Current members[edit]

As of November 5, 2024:

List of members[edit]

Member Party Years District Residence Electoral
history
Joseph Abbott Democratic March 4, 1887
March 3, 1897
6th Hillsboro Elected in 1886.
Retired.
Bruce Alger Republican January 3, 1955
January 3, 1965
5th Dallas Elected in 1954.
Lost re-election.
Colin Allred Democratic January 3, 2019
present
32nd Dallas Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Michael A. Andrews Democratic January 3, 1983
January 3, 1995
25th Houston Elected in 1982.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Edwin Le Roy Antony Democratic June 14, 1892
March 3, 1893
9th Cameron Elected to finish Mills's term.
Retired.
Bill Archer Republican January 3, 1971
January 3, 2001
7th Houston Elected in 1970.
Retired.
Dick Armey Republican January 3, 1985
January 3, 2003
26th Irving Elected in 1984.
Retired.
Jodey Arrington Republican January 3, 2017
present
19th Lubbock Elected in 2016.
Incumbent.
Brian Babin Republican January 3, 2015
present
36th Woodville Elected in 2014.
Incumbent.
Joseph Weldon Bailey Democratic March 4, 1891
March 3, 1901
5th Gainesville Elected in 1890.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr. Democratic March 4, 1933
January 3, 1935
At-large Dallas Elected in 1932.
Redistricted to the 19th district and retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Thomas Henry Ball Democratic March 4, 1897
March 3, 1903
1st Huntsville Elected in 1896.
Redistricted to the 8th district.
March 4, 1903
November 16, 1903
8th Redistricted from the 1st district and re-elected in 1902.
Resigned.
Steve Bartlett Republican January 3, 1983
March 11, 1991
3rd Dallas Elected in 1982.
Resigned to when elected Mayor of Dallas.
Joe Barton Republican January 3, 1985
January 3, 2019
6th Ennis Elected in 1984.
Retired.
James Andrew Beall Democratic March 4, 1903
March 3, 1915
5th Waxahachie Elected in 1902.
Retired.
Lindley Beckworth Democratic January 3, 1939
January 3, 1953
3rd Gladewater Elected in 1938.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
January 3, 1957
January 3, 1967
Elected in 1956.
Lost renomination.
Carlos Bee Democratic March 4, 1919
March 3, 1921
14th San Antonio Elected in 1918.
Lost re-election.
Charles K. Bell Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1897
8th Fort Worth Elected in 1892.
Retired.
Chris Bell Democratic January 3, 2003
January 3, 2005
25th Houston Elected in 2002.
Redistricted to the 9th district and lost renomination.
John J. Bell Democratic January 3, 1955
January 3, 1957
14th Cuero Elected in 1954.
Lost renomination.
Peter Hansborough Bell Democratic March 4, 1853
March 3, 1857
2nd Austin Elected in 1853.
Lost re-election.
Ken Bentsen Democratic January 3, 1995
January 3, 2003
25th Houston Elected in 1994.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Lloyd Bentsen Democratic December 4, 1948
January 3, 1955
15th McAllen Elected to finish West's term.
Retired.
Eugene Black Democratic March 4, 1915
March 3, 1929
1st Clarksville Elected in 1914.
Retired.
Thomas L. Blanton Democratic March 4, 1917
March 3, 1919
16th Abilene Elected in 1916.
Redistricted to the 17th district.
March 4, 1919
March 3, 1929
17th Redistricted from the 16th district.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
May 20, 1930
January 3, 1937
Elected to finish Lee's term.
Lost renomination.
Henry Bonilla Republican January 3, 1993
January 3, 2007
23rd San Antonio Elected in 1992.
Lost re-election.
Beau Boulter Republican January 3, 1985
January 3, 1989
13th Amarillo Elected in 1984.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
John C. Box Democratic March 4, 1919
March 3, 1931
2nd Jacksonville Elected in 1918.
Lost renomination.
Kevin Brady Republican January 3, 1997
January 3, 2023
8th The Woodlands Elected in 1996.
Redistricted to the 2nd district and retired.
Clay Stone Briggs Democratic March 4, 1919
April 29, 1933
7th Galveston Elected in 1918.
Died.
Moses L. Broocks Democratic March 4, 1905
March 3, 1907
2nd San Augustine Elected in 1904.
Retired.
Jack Brooks Democratic January 3, 1953
January 3, 1967
2nd Beaumont Elected in 1952.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
January 3, 1967
January 3, 1995
9th Redistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1966.
Lost re-election.
Guy M. Bryan Democratic March 4, 1857
March 3, 1859
2nd Brazoria Elected in 1857.
Retired.
John Bryant Democratic January 3, 1983
January 3, 1997
5th Dallas Elected in 1982.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
James P. Buchanan Democratic April 15, 1913
February 22, 1937
10th Brenham Elected to finish A. Burleson's term.
Died.
George Farmer Burgess Democratic March 4, 1901
March 3, 1903
10th Gonzales Elected in 1900.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1903
March 3, 1917
9th Redistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Michael C. Burgess Republican January 3, 2003
present
26th Flower Mound Elected in 2002.
Incumbent.
Robert E. Burke Democratic March 4, 1897
June 5, 1901
6th Dallas Elected in 1896.
Died.
Albert S. Burleson Democratic March 4, 1899
March 3, 1903
9th Austin Elected in 1898.
Redistricted to the 10th district.
March 4, 1903
March 6, 1913
10th Redistricted from the 9th district and re-elected in 1902.
Resigned to become U.S. Postmaster General.
Omar Burleson Democratic January 3, 1947
December 31, 1978
17th Anson Elected in 1946.
Resigned.
George H. W. Bush Republican January 3, 1967
January 3, 1971
7th Houston Elected in 1966.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Albert Bustamante Democratic January 3, 1985
January 3, 1993
23rd San Antonio Elected in 1984.
Lost re-election.
Earle Cabell Democratic January 3, 1965
January 3, 1973
5th Dallas Elected in 1964.
Lost re-election.
Oscar Callaway Democratic March 4, 1911
March 3, 1917
12th Comanche Elected in 1910.
Lost renomination.
Quico Canseco Republican January 3, 2011
January 3, 2013
23rd San Antonio Elected in 2010.
Lost re-election.
John Carter Republican January 3, 2003
present
31st Round Rock Elected in 2002.
Incumbent.
Greg Casar Democratic January 3, 2023
present
35th Austin Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Robert R. Casey Democratic January 3, 1959
January 22, 1976
22nd Houston Elected in 1958.
Resigned to join the Federal Maritime Commission.
Joaquin Castro Democratic January 3, 2013
present
20th San Antonio Elected in 2012.
Incumbent.
Jim Chapman Democratic August 3, 1985
January 3, 1997
1st Sulphur Springs Elected to finish S. Hall's term.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
William Thomas Clark Republican March 31, 1870
May 13, 1872
3rd Galveston Elected to the vacant term.
Lost election contest.
Michael Cloud Republican July 10, 2018
present
27th Victoria Elected to finish Farenthold's term.
Incumbent.
Jeremiah V. Cockrell Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1897
13th Anson Elected in 1892.
Retired.
Ron Coleman Democratic January 3, 1983
January 3, 1997
16th El Paso Elected in 1982.
Retired.
James M. Collins Republican August 24, 1968
January 3, 1983
3rd Dallas Elected to finish Pool's term.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Larry Combest Republican January 3, 1985
May 31, 2003
19th Lubbock Elected in 1984.
Resigned.
Jesse M. Combs Democratic January 3, 1945
January 3, 1953
2nd Beaumont Elected in 1944.
Retired.
Mike Conaway Republican January 3, 2005
January 3, 2021
11th Midland Elected in 2004.
Retired.
Tom Connally Democratic March 4, 1917
March 3, 1929
11th Marlin Elected in 1916.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
John C. Conner Democratic March 31, 1870
March 3, 1873
2nd Sherman Elected to the vacant term.
Retired.
Samuel B. Cooper Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1905
2nd Beaumont Elected in 1892.
Lost renomination.
March 4, 1907
March 3, 1909
Elected in 1906.
Lost renomination.
William H. Crain Democratic March 4, 1885
March 3, 1893
7th Cuero Elected in 1884.
Redistricted to the 11th district.
March 4, 1893
February 10, 1896
11th Redistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1892.
Died.
John W. Cranford Democratic March 4, 1897
March 3, 1899
4th Sulphur Springs Elected in 1896.
Retired.
Dan Crenshaw Republican January 3, 2019
present
2nd Houston Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Jasmine Crockett Democratic January 3, 2023
present
30th Dallas Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Oliver H. Cross Democratic March 4, 1929
January 3, 1937
11th Waco Elected in 1928.
Retired.
Miles Crowley Democratic March 4, 1895
March 3, 1897
10th Galveston Elected in 1894.
Retired.
Henry Cuellar Democratic January 3, 2005
present
28th Laredo Elected in 2004.
Incumbent.
David B. Culberson Democratic March 4, 1875
March 3, 1883
2nd Jefferson Elected in 1874.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
March 4, 1883
March 3, 1897
4th Redistricted from the 2nd district and re-elected in 1882.
Retired.
John Culberson Republican January 3, 2001
January 3, 2019
7th Houston Elected in 2000.
Lost re-election.
James H. Davis Democratic March 4, 1915
March 3, 1917
At-large Sulphur Springs Elected in 1914.
Lost renomination.
Reese C. De Graffenreid Democratic March 4, 1897
August 29, 1902
3rd Longview Elected in 1896.
Died.
Monica De La Cruz Republican January 3, 2023
present
15th McAllen Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Kika de la Garza Democratic January 3, 1965
January 3, 1997
15th Mission Elected in 1964.
Retired.
Edward Degener Republican March 31, 1870
March 3, 1871
4th San Antonio Elected to the vacant term.
Lost renomination.
Tom DeLay Republican January 3, 1985
June 9, 2006
22nd Sugar Land Elected in 1984.
Resigned.
Martin Dies Jr. Democratic March 4, 1931
January 3, 1945
2nd Orange Elected in 1930.
Retired.
January 3, 1953
January 3, 1959
At-large Lufkin Elected in 1952.
Retired.
Martin Dies Sr. Democratic March 4, 1909
March 3, 1919
2nd Beaumont Elected in 1908.
Retired.
Lloyd Doggett Democratic January 3, 1995
January 3, 2005
10th Austin Elected in 1994.
Redistricted to the 25th district.
January 3, 2005
January 3, 2013
25th Redistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 2004.
Redistricted to the 35th district.
January 3, 2013
January 3, 2023
35th Redistricted from the 25th district and re-elected in 2012.
Redistricted to the 37th district.
January 3, 2023
present
37th Redistricted from the 35th district and re-elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
John Dowdy Democratic September 23, 1952
January 3, 1967
7th Athens Elected to finish Pickett's term.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
January 3, 1967
January 3, 1973
2nd Redistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1966.
Retired.
Joe H. Eagle Democratic March 4, 1913
March 3, 1921
8th Houston Elected in 1912.
Retired.
January 28, 1933
January 3, 1937
8th Elected to finish D. Garrett's term.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Bob Eckhardt Democratic January 3, 1967
January 3, 1981
8th Houston Elected in 1966.
Lost re-election.
Chet Edwards Democratic January 3, 1991
January 3, 2005
11th Waco Elected in 1990.
Redistricted to the 17th district.
January 3, 2005
January 3, 2011
17th Redistricted from the 11th district and re-elected in 2004.
Lost re-election.
Jake Ellzey Republican July 30, 2021
present
6th Midlothian Elected to finish R. Wright's term.
Incumbent.
Veronica Escobar Democratic January 3, 2019
present
16th El Paso Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Lemuel D. Evans Know
Nothing
March 4, 1855
March 3, 1857
1st Marshall Elected in 1855.
Lost re-election.
Pat Fallon Republican January 3, 2021
present
4th Prosper Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
Blake Farenthold Republican January 3, 2011
April 6, 2018
27th Corpus Christi Elected in 2010.
Resigned.
Scott Field Democratic March 4, 1903
March 3, 1907
6th Calvert Elected in 1902.
Retired.
Jack Fields Republican January 3, 1981
January 3, 1997
8th Humble Elected in 1980.
Retired.
O. C. Fisher Democratic January 3, 1943
December 31, 1974
21st San Angelo Elected in 1942.
Resigned.
Lizzie Fletcher Democratic January 3, 2019
present
7th Houston Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Bill Flores Republican January 3, 2011
January 3, 2021
17th Bryan Elected in 2010.
Retired.
Mayra Flores Republican June 21, 2022
January 3, 2023
34th McAllen Elected to finish Vela's term.
Lost re-election.
Ed Foreman Republican January 3, 1963
January 3, 1965
16th Odessa Elected in 1962.
Lost re-election.
Martin Frost Democratic January 3, 1979
January 3, 2005
24th Dallas Elected in 1978.
Redistricted to the 32nd district and lost re-election.
Pete Gallego Democratic January 3, 2013
January 3, 2015
23rd Alpine Elected in 2012.
Lost re-election.
Robert Gammage Democratic January 3, 1977
January 3, 1979
22nd Houston Elected in 1976.
Lost re-election.
Sylvia Garcia Democratic January 3, 2019
present
29th Houston Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
John Nance Garner Democratic March 4, 1903
March 3, 1933
15th Uvalde Elected in 1902.
Resigned to become Vice President of the United States.
Clyde L. Garrett Democratic January 3, 1937
January 3, 1941
17th Eastland Elected in 1936.
Lost renomination.
Daniel E. Garrett Democratic March 4, 1913
March 3, 1915
At-large Houston Elected in 1912.
Lost renomination.
March 4, 1917
March 3, 1919
Elected in 1916.
Redistricted to the 8th district and retired.
March 4, 1921
December 13, 1932
8th Elected in 1920.
Died.
Brady P. Gentry Democratic January 3, 1953
January 3, 1957
3rd Tyler Elected in 1952.
Retired.
Pete Geren Democratic September 12, 1989
January 3, 1997
12th Fort Worth Elected to finish J. Wright's term.
Retired.
Dewitt Clinton Giddings Democratic May 13, 1872
March 3, 1875
3rd Brenham Successfully contested Clark's election.
Retired.
March 4, 1877
March 3, 1879
5th Elected in 1876.
Retired.
Oscar W. Gillespie Democratic March 4, 1903
March 3, 1911
12th Fort Worth Elected in 1902.
Lost renomination.
Louie Gohmert Republican January 3, 2005
January 3, 2023
1st Tyler Elected in 2004.
Retired to run for Texas Attorney General.
Tony Gonzales Republican January 3, 2021
present
23rd San Antonio Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
Charlie Gonzalez Democratic January 3, 1999
January 3, 2013
20th San Antonio Elected in 1998.
Retired.
Henry B. González Democratic November 4, 1961
January 3, 1999
20th San Antonio Elected to finish Kilday's term.
Retired.
Vicente Gonzalez Democratic January 3, 2017
January 3, 2023
15th McAllen Elected in 2016.
Redistricted to the 34th district.
January 3, 2023
present
34th Redistricted from the 15th district and re-elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Lance Gooden Republican January 3, 2019
present
5th Terrell Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Ed Gossett Democratic January 3, 1939
July 31, 1951
13th Wichita Falls Elected in 1938.
Resigned.
Phil Gramm Democratic January 3, 1979
January 5, 1983
6th College Station Elected in 1978.
Resigned.
Republican February 12, 1983
January 3, 1985
Re-elected to finish his own term.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Kay Granger Republican January 3, 1997
present
12th Fort Worth Elected in 1996.
Incumbent.
Al Green Democratic January 3, 2005
present
9th Houston Elected in 2004.
Incumbent.
Gene Green Democratic January 3, 1993
January 3, 2019
29th Houston Elected in 1992.
Retired.
Alexander W. Gregg Democratic March 4, 1903
March 3, 1919
7th Palestine Elected in 1902.
Retired.
Walter Gresham Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1895
10th Galveston Elected in 1892.
Lost renomination.
Ben H. Guill Republican May 6, 1950
January 3, 1951
18th Pampa Elected to finish Worley's term.
Lost re-election.
Ralph Hall Democratic January 3, 1981
January 5, 2004
4th Rockwall Elected in 1980.
Changed parties.
Republican January 5, 2004
January 3, 2015
Changed parties and re-elected in 2004.
Lost renomination.
Sam B. Hall Jr. Democratic June 19, 1976
May 27, 1985
1st Marshall Elected to finish W. Patman's term.
Resigned to become U.S. District Court Judge.
Andrew Jackson Hamilton Independent March 4, 1859
March 3, 1861
2nd Austin Elected in 1859.
Retired.
Kent Hance Democratic January 3, 1979
January 3, 1985
19th Lubbock Elected in 1978.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
John Hancock Democratic March 4, 1871
March 3, 1875
4th Austin Elected in 1871.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1875
March 3, 1877
5th Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1874.
Retired.
March 4, 1883
March 3, 1885
10th Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Rufus Hardy Democratic March 4, 1907
March 3, 1923
6th Corsicana Elected in 1906.
Retired.
Silas Hare Democratic March 4, 1887
March 3, 1891
5th Sherman Elected in 1886.
Lost renomination.
Robert B. Hawley Republican March 4, 1897
March 3, 1901
10th Galveston Elected in 1896.
Retired.
Robert Lee Henry Democratic March 4, 1897
March 3, 1903
7th Waco Elected in 1896.
Redistricted to the 11th district.
March 4, 1903
March 3, 1917
11th Redistricted from the 7th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Jeb Hensarling Republican January 3, 2003
January 3, 2019
5th Dallas Elected in 2002.
Retired.
William S. Herndon Democratic March 4, 1871
March 3, 1875
1st Tyler Elected in 1871.
Lost renomination.
Jack Hightower Democratic January 3, 1975
January 3, 1985
13th Vernon Elected in 1974.
Lost re-election.
Rubén Hinojosa Democratic January 3, 1997
January 3, 2017
15th Mercedes Elected in 1996.
Retired.
Volney Howard Democratic March 4, 1849
March 3, 1853
2nd San Antonio Elected in 1849.
Lost re-election.
Claude Benton Hudspeth Democratic March 4, 1919
March 3, 1931
16th El Paso Elected in 1918.
Retired.
Wesley Hunt Republican January 3, 2023
present
38th Houston Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Will Hurd Republican January 3, 2015
January 3, 2021
23rd Helotes Elected in 2014.
Retired.
Joseph Chappell Hutcheson Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1897
1st Houston Elected in 1892.
Retired.
Frank N. Ikard Democratic September 8, 1951
December 15, 1961
13th Wichita Falls Elected to finish Gossett's term.
Resigned.
Ronny Jackson Republican January 3, 2021
present
13th Amarillo Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
Sheila Jackson Lee Democratic January 3, 1995
July 19, 2024
18th Houston Elected in 1994.
Died.
Eddie Bernice Johnson Democratic January 3, 1993
January 3, 2023
30th Dallas Elected in 1992.
Retired.
Luther Alexander Johnson Democratic March 4, 1923
July 17, 1946
6th Corsicana Elected in 1922.
Resigned to become U.S. Tax Court Judge.
Lyndon B. Johnson Democratic April 10, 1937
January 3, 1949
10th Johnson City Elected to finish Buchanan's term.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Sam Johnson Republican May 8, 1991
January 3, 2019
3rd Plano Elected to finish Bartlett's term.
Retired.
George Washington Jones Greenback March 4, 1879
March 3, 1883
5th Bastrop Elected in 1878.
Retired.
James H. Jones Democratic March 4, 1883
March 3, 1887
3rd Henderson Elected in 1882.
Retired.
John Marvin Jones Democratic March 4, 1917
March 3, 1919
13th Amarillo Elected in 1916.
Redistricted to the 18th district.
March 4, 1919
November 20, 1940
18th Elected in 1918.
Resigned to join the U.S. Court of Claims.
Barbara Jordan Democratic January 3, 1973
January 3, 1979
18th Houston Elected in 1972.
Retired.
David S. Kaufman Democratic March 30, 1846
January 31, 1851
1st Nacogdoches Elected in 1846.
Died.
Abraham Kazen Democratic January 3, 1967
January 3, 1985
23rd Laredo Elected in 1966.
Lost renomination.
Paul J. Kilday Democratic January 3, 1939
September 24, 1961
20th San Antonio Elected in 1938.
Resigned to join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.
Constantine B. Kilgore Democratic March 4, 1887
March 3, 1895
3rd Wills Point Elected in 1886.
Retired.
Joe M. Kilgore Democratic January 3, 1955
January 3, 1965
15th McAllen Elected in 1954.
Retired.
Richard M. Kleberg Democratic November 24, 1931
January 3, 1945
14th Corpus Christi Elected to finish Wurzbach's term.
Lost renomination.
Rudolph Kleberg Democratic April 7, 1896
March 3, 1903
11th Cuero Elected to finish Crain's term.
Retired.
Bob Krueger Democratic January 3, 1975
January 3, 1979
21st New Braunfels Elected in 1974.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Nick Lampson Democratic January 3, 1997
January 3, 2005
9th Beaumont Elected in 1996.
Redistricted to the 2nd district and lost re-election.
January 3, 2007
January 3, 2009
22nd Stafford Elected in 2006.
Lost re-election.
Fritz G. Lanham Democratic April 19, 1919
January 3, 1947
12th Fort Worth Elected to finish James Wilson's term.
Retired.
S. W. T. Lanham Democratic March 4, 1883
March 3, 1893
11th Weatherford Elected in 1882.
Retired.
March 4, 1897
January 15, 1903
8th Elected in 1896.
Resigned to when elected Governor of Texas.
Greg Laughlin Democratic January 3, 1989
June 26, 1995
14th West Columbia Elected in 1988.
Changed parties.
Republican June 26, 1995
January 3, 1997
Changed parties.
Lost renomination.
Marvin Leath Democratic January 3, 1979
January 3, 1991
11th Waco Elected in 1978.
Retired.
Robert Quincy Lee Democratic March 4, 1929
April 18, 1930
17th Cisco Elected in 1928.
Died.
Erica Lee Carter Democratic November 5, 2024
present
18th Houston Elected to finish Jackson Lee's term.
Incumbent.
Mickey Leland Democratic January 3, 1979
August 7, 1989
18th Houston Elected in 1978.
Died.
Robert M. Lively Democratic July 23, 1910
March 3, 1911
3rd Canton Elected to finish G. Russell's term.
Retired.
Tom Loeffler Republican January 3, 1979
January 3, 1987
21st Hunt Elected in 1978.
Retired to run for Governor of Texas.
John B. Long Democratic March 4, 1891
March 3, 1893
2nd Rusk Elected in 1890.
Lost renomination.
Wingate H. Lucas Democratic January 3, 1947
January 3, 1955
12th Grapevine Elected in 1946.
Lost renomination.
Morgan Luttrell Republican January 3, 2023
present
8th Magnolia Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
John E. Lyle Jr. Democratic January 3, 1945
January 3, 1955
14th Corpus Christi Elected in 1944.
Retired.
George H. Mahon Democratic January 3, 1935
January 3, 1979
19th Colorado City Elected in 1934.
Retired.
Joseph J. Mansfield Democratic March 4, 1917
July 12, 1947
9th Columbus Elected in 1916.
Died.
Kenny Marchant Republican January 3, 2005
January 3, 2021
24th Carrollton Elected in 2004.
Retired.
William Harrison Martin Democratic November 4, 1887
March 3, 1891
2nd Athens Elected to finish Reagan's term.
Retired.
Jim Mattox Democratic January 3, 1977
January 3, 1983
5th Dallas Elected in 1976.
Retired to run for Texas Attorney General.
Maury Maverick Democratic January 3, 1935
January 3, 1939
20th San Antonio Elected in 1934.
Lost renomination.
Michael McCaul Republican January 3, 2005
present
10th Austin Elected in 2004.
Incumbent.
Augustus McCloskey Democratic March 4, 1929
February 10, 1930
14th San Antonio Elected in 1928.
Lost election contest.
William D. McFarlane Democratic March 4, 1933
January 3, 1939
13th Graham Elected in 1932.
Lost renomination.
William P. McLean Democratic March 4, 1873
March 3, 1875
2nd Mount Pleasant Elected in 1872.
Retired.
A. Jeff McLemore Democratic March 4, 1915
March 3, 1919
At-large Houston Elected in 1914.
Redistrict to the 8th district and lost renomination.
Dale Milford Democratic January 3, 1973
January 3, 1979
24th Grand Prairie Elected in 1972.
Lost renomination.
James Francis Miller Democratic March 4, 1883
March 3, 1887
8th Gonzales Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Roger Q. Mills Democratic March 4, 1873
March 3, 1875
At-large Corsicana Elected in 1872.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
March 4, 1875
March 3, 1883
4th Redistricted from the at-large seat and re-elected in 1874.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1883
March 23, 1892
9th Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1882.
Resigned when elected U.S. Senator.
John M. Moore Democratic June 6, 1905
March 3, 1913
8th Richmond Elected to finish Pinckney's term.
Retired.
Littleton W. Moore Democratic March 4, 1887
March 3, 1893
8th La Grange Elected in 1886.
Retired.
Nathaniel Moran Republican January 3, 2023
present
1st Tyler Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Troy Nehls Republican January 3, 2021
present
22nd Richmond Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
Randy Neugebauer Republican June 3, 2003
January 3, 2017
19th Lubbock Elected to finish Combest's term.
Retired.
George H. Noonan Republican March 4, 1895
March 3, 1897
12th San Antonio Elected in 1894.
Lost re-election.
Beto O'Rourke Democratic January 3, 2013
January 3, 2019
16th El Paso Elected in 2012.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Thomas P. Ochiltree Independent March 4, 1883
March 3, 1885
7th Galveston Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Pete Olson Republican January 3, 2009
January 3, 2021
22nd Sugar Land Elected in 2008.
Retired.
Solomon Ortiz Democratic January 3, 1983
January 3, 2011
27th Corpus Christi Elected in 1982.
Lost re-election.
Lucian W. Parrish Democratic March 4, 1919
March 27, 1922
13th Henrietta Elected in 1918.
Died.
Thomas M. Paschal Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1895
12th Castroville Elected in 1892.
Lost renomination.
Bill Patman Democratic January 3, 1981
January 3, 1985
14th Ganado Elected in 1980.
Lost re-election.
Wright Patman Democratic March 4, 1929
March 7, 1976
1st Texarkana Elected in 1928.
Died.
Nat Patton Democratic January 3, 1935
January 3, 1945
7th Crockett Elected in 1934.
Lost renomination.
Ron Paul Republican April 3, 1976
January 3, 1977
22nd Lake Jackson Elected to finish Casey's term.
Lost re-election.
January 3, 1979
January 3, 1985
Elected in 1978.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
January 3, 1997
January 3, 2013
14th Elected in 1996.
Retired to run for President of the United States.
George C. Pendleton Democratic March 4, 1893
March 3, 1897
7th Belton Elected in 1892.
Retired.
August Pfluger Republican January 3, 2021
present
11th San Angelo Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
Tom Pickett Democratic January 3, 1945
June 30, 1952
7th Palestine Elected in 1944.
Resigned to become Vice President of the National Coal Association.
J. J. Pickle Democratic December 21, 1963
January 3, 1995
10th Austin Elected to finish H. Thornberry's term.
Retired.
Timothy Pilsbury Democratic March 30, 1846
March 3, 1849
2nd Brazoria Elected in 1846.
Lost re-election.
John M. Pinckney Democratic November 17, 1903
April 24, 1905
8th Hempstead Elected to finish Ball's term.
Assassinated.
William R. Poage Democratic January 3, 1937
December 31, 1978
11th Waco Elected in 1936.
Resigned.
Ted Poe Republican January 3, 2005
January 3, 2019
2nd Humble Elected in 2004.
Retired.
Joe R. Pool Democratic January 3, 1963
January 3, 1967
At-large Dallas Elected in 1962.
Redistricted to the 3rd district.
January 3, 1967
July 14, 1968
3rd Redistricted from the at-large seat and re-elected in 1966.
Died.
Bob Price Republican January 3, 1967
January 3, 1973
18th Pampa Elected in 1966.
Redistricted to the 13th district.
January 3, 1973
January 3, 1975
13th Redistricted from the 18th district and re-elected in 1972.
Lost re-election.
Graham B. Purcell Jr. Democratic January 27, 1962
January 3, 1973
13th Wichita Falls Elected to finish Ikard's term.
Lost re-election.
Choice B. Randell Democratic March 4, 1901
March 3, 1903
5th Sherman Elected in 1900.
Redistricted to the 4th district.
March 4, 1903
March 3, 1913
4th Redistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
John Ratcliffe Republican January 3, 2015
May 22, 2020
4th Heath Elected in 2014.
Resigned to become Director of National Intelligence.
Sam Rayburn Democratic March 4, 1913
November 16, 1961
4th Bonham Elected in 1912.
Died.
John Henninger Reagan Democratic March 4, 1857
January 15, 1861
1st Palestine Elected in 1857.
Resigned.
March 4, 1875
March 3, 1883
Elected in 1874.
Redistricted to the 2nd district.
March 4, 1883
March 3, 1887
2nd Redistricted from the 1st district and re-elected in 1882.
Resigned when elected to U.S. Senator.
Kenneth M. Regan Democratic August 23, 1947
January 3, 1955
16th Midland Elected to finish Thomason's term.
Lost renomination.
Silvestre Reyes Democratic January 3, 1997
January 3, 2013
16th El Paso Elected in 1996.
Lost renomination.
Ray Roberts Democratic January 30, 1962
January 3, 1981
4th McKinney Elected to finish Rayburn's term.
Retired.
Ciro Rodriguez Democratic April 12, 1997
January 3, 2005
28th San Antonio Elected to finish Tejada's term.
Lost renomination.
January 3, 2007
January 3, 2011
23rd Elected in 2006.
Lost re-election.
Walter E. Rogers Democratic January 3, 1951
January 3, 1967
18th Pampa Elected in 1950.
Retired.
Chip Roy Republican January 3, 2019
present
21st Austin Elected in 2018.
Incumbent.
Gordon J. Russell Democratic November 4, 1902
June 14, 1910
3rd Tyler Elected to finish De Graffenreid's term.
Resigned to become U.S. District Court Judge.
Sam M. Russell Democratic January 3, 1941
January 3, 1947
17th Stephenville Elected in 1940.
Retired.
J. T. Rutherford Democratic January 3, 1955
January 3, 1963
16th Odessa Elected in 1954.
Lost re-election.
Morgan G. Sanders Democratic March 4, 1921
January 3, 1939
3rd Canton Elected in 1920.
Retired.
Max Sandlin Democratic January 3, 1997
January 3, 2005
1st Marshall Elected in 1996.
Lost re-election.
Bill Sarpalius Democratic January 3, 1989
January 3, 1995
13th Amarillo Elected in 1988.
Lost re-election.
Joseph D. Sayers Democratic March 4, 1885
March 3, 1893
10th Bastrop Elected in 1884.
Redistricted to the 9th district.
March 4, 1893
January 16, 1899
9th Redistricted from the 10th district and re-elected in 1892.
Resigned when elected Governor of Texas.
Gustav Schleicher Democratic March 4, 1875
January 10, 1879
6th Cuero Elected in 1874.
Died.
Richardson A. Scurry Democratic March 4, 1851
March 3, 1853
1st Clarksville Elected in 1851.
Retired.
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs Republican November 13, 2006
January 3, 2007
22nd Houston Elected to finish DeLay's term.
Lost re-election.
Keith Self Republican January 3, 2023
present
3rd Frisco Elected in 2022.
Incumbent.
Pete Sessions Republican January 3, 1997
January 3, 2003
5th Dallas Elected in 1996.
Redistricted to the 32nd district.
January 3, 2003
January 3, 2019
32nd Redistricted from the 5th district and re-elected in 2002.
Lost re-election.
January 3, 2021
present
17th Waco Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
John Levi Sheppard Democratic March 4, 1899
October 11, 1902
4th Texarkana Elected in 1898.
Died.
Morris Sheppard Democratic November 15, 1902
March 3, 1903
4th Texarkana Elected to finish J. Sheppard's term.
Redistricted to the 1st district.
March 4, 1903
March 3, 1913
1st Redistricted from the 4th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
James Luther Slayden Democratic March 4, 1897
March 3, 1903
12th San Antonio Elected in 1896.
Redistricted to the 14th district.
March 4, 1903
March 3, 1919
14th Redistricted from the 12th district and re-elected in 1902.
Retired.
Lamar Smith Republican January 3, 1987
January 3, 2019
21st San Antonio Elected in 1986.
Retired.
William Robert Smith Democratic March 4, 1903
March 3, 1917
16th Colorado City Elected in 1902.
Lost renomination.
George W. Smyth Democratic March 4, 1853
March 3, 1855
1st Jasper Elected in 1853.
Retired.
Charles L. South Democratic January 3, 1935
January 3, 1943
21st Coleman Elected in 1934.
Lost renomination.
Alan Steelman Republican January 3, 1973
January 3, 1977
5th Dallas Elected in 1972.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Charles Stenholm Democratic January 3, 1979
January 3, 2005
17th Stamford Elected in 1978.
Redistricted to the 19th district and lost re-election.
John Hall Stephens Democratic March 4, 1897
March 3, 1917
13th Vernon Elected in 1896.
Lost renomination.
Charles Stewart Democratic March 4, 1883
March 3, 1893
1st Houston Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Steve Stockman Republican January 3, 1995
January 3, 1997
9th Beaumont Elected in 1994.
Lost re-election.
January 3, 2013
January 3, 2015
36th Elected in 2012.
Retired to run for U.S. Senator.
Sterling P. Strong Democratic March 4, 1933
January 3, 1935
At-large Dallas Elected in 1932.
Redistricted to the 20th district and lost renomination.
Hatton W. Sumners Democratic March 4, 1913
March 3, 1915
At-large Dallas Elected in 1912.
Redistricted to the 5th district.
March 4, 1915
January 3, 1947
5th Redistricted from the at-large seat and re-elected in 1914.
Retired.
Mac Sweeney Republican January 3, 1985
January 3, 1989
14th Wharton Elected in 1984.
Lost re-election.
Van Taylor Republican January 3, 2019
January 3, 2023
3rd Plano Elected in 2018.
Retired.
Olin E. Teague Democratic August 24, 1946
December 31, 1978
6th College Station Elected to finish Luther Johnson's term.
Resigned.
Frank Tejeda Democratic January 3, 1993
January 30, 1997
28th San Antonio Elected in 1992.
Died.
George B. Terrell Democratic March 4, 1933
January 3, 1935
At-large Alto Elected in 1932.
Redistricted to the 21st district and retired.
Albert Thomas Democratic January 3, 1937
February 15, 1966
8th Houston Elected in 1936.
Died.
Lera Millard Thomas Democratic March 26, 1966
January 3, 1967
8th Houston Elected to finish her husband's term.
Retired.
R. Ewing Thomason Democratic March 4, 1931
July 31, 1947
16th El Paso Elected in 1930.
Resigned to become U.S. District Court Judge.
Clark W. Thompson Democratic June 24, 1933
January 3, 1935
7th Galveston Elected to finish Briggs's term.
Retired.
August 23, 1947
December 30, 1966
9th Elected to finish Mansfield's term.
Resigned.
Homer Thornberry Democratic January 3, 1949
December 20, 1963
10th Austin Elected in 1948.
Resigned to become U.S. District Court Judge.
Mac Thornberry Republican January 3, 1995
January 3, 2021
13th Clarendon Elected in 1994.
Retired.
James W. Throckmorton Democratic March 4, 1875
March 3, 1879
3rd McKinney Elected in 1874.
Retired.
March 4, 1883
March 3, 1887
5th Elected in 1882.
Retired.
Jim Turner Democratic January 3, 1997
January 3, 2005
2nd Crockett Elected in 1996.
Redistricted to the 8th district and retired.
Christopher C. Upson Democratic April 15, 1879
March 3, 1883
6th San Antonio Elected to finish Schleicher's term.
Lost renomination.
Beth Van Duyne Republican January 3, 2021
present
24th Irving Elected in 2020.
Incumbent.
Tom Vandergriff Democratic January 3, 1983
January 3, 1985
26th Arlington Elected in 1982.
Lost re-election.
Horace Worth Vaughan Democratic March 4, 1913
March 3, 1915
1st Texarkana Elected in 1912.
Retired.
Marc Veasey Democratic January 3, 2013
present
33rd Fort Worth Elected in 2012.
Incumbent.
Filemon Vela Jr. Democratic January 3, 2013
March 31, 2022
34th Brownsville Elected in 2012.
Resigned.
Craig Washington Democratic December 9, 1989
January 3, 1995
18th Houston Elected to finish Leland's term.
Lost renomination.
Randy Weber Republican January 3, 2013
present
14th Pearland Elected in 2012.
Incumbent.
Olin Wellborn Democratic March 4, 1879
March 3, 1883
3rd Dallas Elected in 1878.
Redistricted to the 6th district.
March 4, 1883
March 3, 1887
6th Redistricted from the 3rd district and re-elected in 1882.
Lost renomination.
Milton H. West Democratic April 23, 1933
October 28, 1948
15th Brownsville Elected to finish Garner's term.
Died.
Richard Crawford White Democratic January 3, 1965
January 3, 1983
16th El Paso Elected in 1964.
Retired.
George W. Whitmore Republican March 30, 1870
March 3, 1871
1st Tyler Elected to the vacant term.
Lost re-election.
Guinn Williams Democratic May 22, 1922
March 3, 1933
13th Decatur Elected to finish Parrish's term.
Retired.
Roger Williams Republican January 3, 2013
present
25th Weatherford Elected in 2012.
Incumbent.
Asa H. Willie Democratic March 4, 1873
March 3, 1875
At-large Galveston Elected in 1872.
Retired.
Charlie Wilson Democratic January 3, 1973
January 3, 1997
2nd Lufkin Elected in 1972.
Retired.
James Clifton Wilson Democratic March 4, 1917
March 3, 1919
12th Fort Worth Elected in 1916.
Resigned to become U.S. District Court Judge.
Joseph Franklin Wilson Democratic January 3, 1947
January 3, 1955
5th Dallas Elected in 1946.
Retired.
Dudley G. Wooten Democratic July 13, 1901
March 3, 1903
6th Dallas Elected to finish Burke's term.
Lost renomination.
Eugene Worley Democratic January 3, 1941
April 3, 1950
18th Shamrock Elected in 1940.
Resigned to join the U.S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
Jim Wright Democratic January 3, 1955
June 30, 1989
12th Weatherford Elected in 1954.
Resigned.
Ron Wright Republican January 3, 2019
February 7, 2021
6th Arlington Elected in 2018.
Died.
Harry M. Wurzbach Republican March 4, 1921
March 3, 1929
14th Seguin Elected in 1920.
Lost re-election.
February 10, 1930
November 6, 1931
Successfully contested McCloskey's election.
Died.
Joseph P. Wyatt Jr. Democratic January 3, 1979
January 3, 1981
14th Bloomington Elected in 1978.
Retired.
Charles Henderson Yoakum Democratic March 4, 1895
March 3, 1897
3rd Yoakum Elected in 1894.
Retired.
James Young Democratic March 4, 1911
March 3, 1921
3rd Kaufman Elected in 1910.
Retired.
John Andrew Young Democratic January 3, 1957
January 3, 1979
14th Corpus Christi Elected in 1956.
Lost renomination.

Living former members[edit]

As of December 2024, there are 59 living former members from Texas. The most recent member and most recently serving member to die was Sheila Jackson Lee (served 1995–2024), who died in office on July 19, 2024.

Representative Term of office Date of birth (and age)
Bill Archer 1971–2001 (1928-03-22) March 22, 1928 (age 96)
Alan Steelman 1973–1977 (1942-03-15) March 15, 1942 (age 82)
Ron Paul 1976–1977
1979–1985
1997–2013
(1935-08-20) August 20, 1935 (age 89)
Phil Gramm 1979–1983
1983–1985
(1942-07-08) July 8, 1942 (age 82)
Martin Frost 1979–2005 (1942-01-01) January 1, 1942 (age 82)
Kent Hance 1979–1985 (1942-11-14) November 14, 1942 (age 82)
Tom Loeffler 1979–1987 (1946-08-01) August 1, 1946 (age 78)
Jack Fields 1981–1997 (1952-02-03) February 3, 1952 (age 72)
Michael A. Andrews 1983–1995 (1944-02-07) February 7, 1944 (age 80)
Steve Bartlett 1983–1991 (1947-09-19) September 19, 1947 (age 77)
John Bryant 1983–1997 (1947-02-22) February 22, 1947 (age 77)
Ron Coleman 1983–1997 (1941-11-29) November 29, 1941 (age 83)
Solomon Ortiz 1983–2011 (1937-06-03) June 3, 1937 (age 87)
Dick Armey 1985–2003 (1940-07-07) July 7, 1940 (age 84)
Joe Barton 1985–2019 (1949-09-15) September 15, 1949 (age 75)
Beau Boulter 1985–1989 (1942-02-23) February 23, 1942 (age 82)
Larry Combest 1985–2003 (1945-03-20) March 20, 1945 (age 79)
Tom DeLay 1985–2006 (1947-04-08) April 8, 1947 (age 77)
Mac Sweeney 1985–1989 (1955-09-15) September 15, 1955 (age 69)
Jim Chapman 1985–1997 (1945-03-08) March 8, 1945 (age 79)
Lamar Smith 1987–2019 (1947-11-19) November 19, 1947 (age 77)
Greg Laughlin 1989–1997 (1942-01-21) January 21, 1942 (age 82)
Bill Sarpalius 1989–1995 (1948-01-10) January 10, 1948 (age 76)
Pete Geren 1989–1997 (1952-01-29) January 29, 1952 (age 72)
Craig Washington 1989–1995 (1941-10-12) October 12, 1941 (age 83)
Chet Edwards 1991–2011 (1951-11-24) November 24, 1951 (age 73)
Henry Bonilla 1993–2007 (1954-01-02) January 2, 1954 (age 70)
Gene Green 1993–2019 (1947-10-17) October 17, 1947 (age 77)
Ken Bentsen 1995–2003 (1959-06-03) June 3, 1959 (age 65)
Max Sandlin 1997–2005 (1952-09-29) September 29, 1952 (age 72)
Steve Stockman 1995–1997
2013–2015
(1956-11-14) November 14, 1956 (age 68)
Mac Thornberry 1995–2021 (1958-07-15) July 15, 1958 (age 66)
Kevin Brady 1997–2023 (1955-04-11) April 11, 1955 (age 69)
Rubén Hinojosa 1997–2017 (1940-08-20) August 20, 1940 (age 84)
Nick Lampson 1997–2005
2007–2009
(1945-02-14) February 14, 1945 (age 79)
Silvestre Reyes 1997–2013 (1944-11-10) November 10, 1944 (age 80)
Jim Turner 1997–2005 (1946-02-06) February 6, 1946 (age 78)
Ciro Rodriguez 1997–2005
2007–2011
(1946-12-09) December 9, 1946 (age 78)
Charlie Gonzalez 1999–2013 (1945-05-05) May 5, 1945 (age 79)
John Culberson 2001–2019 (1956-08-24) August 24, 1956 (age 68)
Chris Bell 2003–2005 (1959-11-23) November 23, 1959 (age 65)
Jeb Hensarling 2003–2019 (1957-05-29) May 29, 1957 (age 67)
Randy Neugebauer 2003–2017 (1949-12-24) December 24, 1949 (age 75)
Mike Conaway 2005–2021 (1948-06-11) June 11, 1948 (age 76)
Louie Gohmert 2005–2023 (1953-08-18) August 18, 1953 (age 71)
Kenny Marchant 2005–2021 (1951-02-23) February 23, 1951 (age 73)
Ted Poe 2005–2019 (1948-09-10) September 10, 1948 (age 76)
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs 2006–2007 (1953-06-22) June 22, 1953 (age 71)
Pete Olson 2009–2021 (1962-12-09) December 9, 1962 (age 62)
Quico Canseco 2011–2013 (1949-07-30) July 30, 1949 (age 75)
Blake Farenthold 2011–2018 (1961-12-12) December 12, 1961 (age 63)
Bill Flores 2011–2021 (1954-02-25) February 25, 1954 (age 70)
Pete Gallego 2013–2015 (1961-12-02) December 2, 1961 (age 63)
Beto O'Rourke 2013–2019 (1972-09-26) September 26, 1972 (age 52)
Filemon Vela Jr. 2013–2022 (1963-02-13) February 13, 1963 (age 61)
Will Hurd 2015–2021 (1977-08-19) August 19, 1977 (age 47)
John Ratcliffe 2015–2020 (1965-10-20) October 20, 1965 (age 59)
Van Taylor 2019–2023 (1972-08-01) August 1, 1972 (age 52)
Mayra Flores 2022–2023 (1986-01-06) January 6, 1986 (age 38)

Superlative representatives[edit]

Longest serving representatives[edit]

Representative First served Last served Length of service
Sam Rayburn March 4, 1913 November 16, 1961 48 years, 257 days
Wright Patman March 4, 1929 March 7, 1976 47 years, 3 days
George H. Mahon January 3, 1935 January 3, 1979 44 years
Jack Brooks January 3, 1953 January 3, 1995 42 years
William R. Poage January 3, 1937 December 31, 1978 41 years, 362 days

Shortest serving representatives[edit]

Excluding incumbents

Representative First served Last served Length of service
Shelley Sekula-Gibbs November 13, 2006 January 3, 2007 51 days
Robert M. Lively July 23, 1910 March 3, 1911 223 days
Ben H. Guill May 6, 1950 January 3, 1951 242 days
Edwin Le Roy Antony June 14, 1892 March 3, 1893 262 days
Lera Millard Thomas March 26, 1966 January 3, 1967 283 days

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