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Dated record: January 14, 2025

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Texas Secretary of State Nelson opens 89th Legislature in House

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson presided over the opening of the Texas House of Representatives for the 89th Legislative Session on October 3, 2026. Nelson presided until a Speaker of the House was selected.

Where
Texas House of Representatives, Statewide
When
January 14, 2025
Sources
From an official record

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Who's involved

  • Jane NelsonTexas Secretary of State

The facts

  • Texas Government Code directs the Secretary of State to preside at the organization of the House of Representatives.1
  • Secretary Nelson served in the Texas Senate for 30 years before her appointment as Secretary of State.1
  • The House opening was livestreamed through House Media.1

Who said what

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  • Secretary Nelson Committed to a fair and orderly process for 89th Legislative Session opening.1

Sources

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  1. Secretary Nelson Opens the 89th Legislature in the Texas House Texas Secretary of State , official record, October 3, 2026

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