New Texas House rules passed on Thursday prevent members of the minority party from holding influential committee chair positions. This change breaks a long-standing tradition in the chamber — and could signal that a contentious legislative session lies ahead.

The 89th Texas Legislature will convene Tuesday. Here are some of the members who will help shape state policies.

The bill, named for Laken Riley, a Georgia student killed by an immigrant, adds legislative muscle to President Trump’s immigration enforcement push.

While new House rules prevent Democrats from leading committees, it increases the power of the vice-chair position which will still give Democrats some say in legislation.

"This may be the first time in our nation’s history where the minority party openly elected the speaker of a legislative ... and banning Critical Race Theory in higher education. Texas Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said that the election will make ...

But the party is deeply fractured ... Though Republicans control both legislative chambers and every statewide office in Texas, Democratic lawmakers have continued to wield some influence over the lawmaking process - and how the state spends its money ...

Lubbock Republican state Rep. Dustin Burrows clinched the Texas House speakership Tuesday in the culmination of an unusually long and unusually public mudfight for the role.

Thierry, from Houston, became a Republican cause celebré for breaking with Democrats over her views on transgender rights.

Texas GOP Representative-elect Shelley Luther wrote on X: "Today, the RINO (anti-MAGA) Establishment laughed in the faces of our Republican grassroots. They chose Democrat chairs and Lobbyist buddies over their voters. I look forward to seeing if they're still laughing after the next round of primaries. The fight starts today."

The Texas Legislature voted to make a big change in how they conduct business.The Texas House of Representatives adopted new rules for this legislative session

A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.