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Members of the US House of Representatives from Texas

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Obsolete congressional districts: At-Large.


At-Large Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ At-Large Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

Roger Quarles Mills

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 30 1832. Died September 2 1911.

References:

[1] “Roger Quarles Mills,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000777.

Democratic Party

March 4 1873 – March 3 1875

Asa Hoxie Willie

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 11 1829. Died March 16 1899.

References:

[1] “Asa Hoxie Willie,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000555.

Democratic Party

March 4 1873 – March 3 1875

Hatton William Sumners

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 30 1875. Died April 19 1962.

References:

[1] “Hatton William Sumners,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001072.

Democratic Party

March 4 1913 – March 3 1915

Martin Dies, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 5 1900. Died November 14 1972.

References:

[1] “Martin Dies, Jr.,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000338.

Democratic Party

January 3 1953 – January 3 1959

Joe Richard Pool

Date of birth/date of death:

Born February 18 1911. Died July 14 1968.

References:

[1] “Joe Richard Pool,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000426.

Democratic Party

January 3 1963 – January 3 1967


1st Congressional District of Texas

Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 1st Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

David Spangler Kaufman

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 18 1813. Died January 31 1851.

References:

[1] “David Spangler Kaufman,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000021.

Democratic Party

March 30 1846 – January 31 1851

Richardson A. Scurry

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 11 1811. Died April 9 1862.

References:

[1] “Richardson Scurry,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000207.

Democratic Party

August 4 1851 – March 3 1853

George Washington Smyth

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 16 1803. Died February 21 1866.

References:

[1] “George Washington Smyth,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000647.

Democratic Party

March 4 1853 – March 3 1855

Lemuel Dale Evans

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 8 1810. Died July 1 1877.

References:

[1] “Lemuel Dale Evans,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/E000251.

American Party (Know-Nothings)

March 4 1855 – March 3 1857

John Henninger Reagan

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 8 1818. Died March 6 1905.

References:

[1] “John Henninger Reagan,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000098.

Democratic Party

March 4 1857 – March 3 1861

The 1st congressional district of Texas was not represented from March 3 1861 until March 30 1870 due to the secession of Texas from the United States.

George Washington Whitmore

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 26 1824. Died October 14 1876.

References:

[1] “George Washington Whitmore,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000424.

Republican Party

March 30 1870 – March 3 1871

William Smith Herndon

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 27 1835. Died October 11 1903.

References:

[1] “William Smith Herndon,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000535.

Democratic Party

March 4 1871 – March 3 1875

John Henninger Reagan

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 8 1818. Died March 6 1905.

References:

[1] “John Henninger Reagan,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000098.

Democratic Party

March 4 1875 – March 3 1883

Charles Stewart

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 30 1836. Died September 21 1895.

References:

[1] “Charles Stewart,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000904.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1893

Joseph Chappell Hutcheson, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 18 1842. Died May 25 1924.

References:

[1] “Joseph Chappell Hutcheson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001007.

Democratic Party

March 4 1893 – March 3 1897

Thomas Henry Ball

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 14 1859. Died May 7 1944.

References:

[1] “Thomas Henry Ball,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000101.

Democratic Party

March 4 1897 – March 3 1903

John Morris Sheppard

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 28 1875. Died April 9 1941.

References:

[1] “Morris Sheppard,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 16, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000337.

Democratic Party

March 4 1903 – February 3 1913

Horace Worth Vaughan

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 2 1867. Died November 10 1922.

References:

[1] “Horace Worth Vaughan,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 17, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/V000075.

Democratic Party

March 4 1913 – March 3 1915

Eugene Black

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 2 1879. Died May 22 1975.

References:

[1] “Eugene Black,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 17, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000495.

Democratic Party

March 4 1915 – March 3 1929

John William Wright Patman

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 6 1893. Died March 7 1976.

References:

[1] “John William Wright Patman,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000103.

Democratic Party

March 4 1929 – March 7 1976

Samuel Blakeley “Sam” Hall, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 11 1924. Died April 10 1994.

References:

[1] “Sam Blakeley Hall, Jr.,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 17, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000070.

Democratic Party

June 19 1976 – May 27 1985

James Louis “Jim” Chapman

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 8 1945.

References:

[1] “Jim Chapman,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 17, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000312.

Democratic Party

August 3 1985 – January 3 1997

Max Allen Sandlin, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 29 1952.

References:

[1] “Max A. Sandlin,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 17, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000044.

Democratic Party

January 3 1997 – January 3 2005

Louis Buller “Louie” Gohmert, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 18 1953.

References:

[1] “Louie Gohmert,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 17, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000552.

Republican Party

January 3 2005 – January 3 2023

Nathaniel Quentin Moran

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 23 1974.

References:

[1] “Nathaniel Moran,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001224.

Republican Party

January 3 2023 – present


2nd Congressional District of Texas

Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 2nd Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

Timothy Pilsbury

Date of birth/date of death:

Born April 12 1789. Died November 23 1858.

References:

[1] “Timothy Pilsbury,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000353.

Democratic Party

March 30 1846 – March 3 1849

Volney Erskine Howard

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 22 1809. Died May 14 1889.

References:

[1] “Volney Erskine Howard,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000845.

Democratic Party

March 4 1849 – March 3 1853

Peter Hansborough Bell

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 11 1810. Died March 8 1898.

References:

[1] “Peter Hansborough Bell,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000344.

Democratic Party

March 4 1853 – March 3 1857

Guy Morrison Bryan

Date of birth/date of death

Born January 12 1821. Died June 4 1901.

References:

[1] “Guy Morrison Bryan,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000985.

Democratic Party

March 4 1857 – March 3 1859

Andrew Jackson Hamilton

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 28 1815. Died April 11 1875.

References:

[1] “Andrew Jackson Hamilton,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000103.

Independent Democrat

March 4 1859 – March 3 1861

The 2nd congressional district of Texas was not represented from March 3 1861 until March 30 1870 due to the secession of Texas from the United States.

John Coggswell Conner

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 14 1842. Died December 10 1873.

References:

[1] “John Coggswell Conner,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000691.

Democratic Party

March 31 1870 – March 3 1873

William Pinkney McLean

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 9 1836. Died March 13 1925.

References:

[1] “William Pinkney McLean,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000553.

Democratic Party

March 4 1873 – March 3 1875

David Browning Culberson

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 29 1830. Died May 7 1900.

References:

[1] “David Browning Culberson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000964.

Democratic Party

March 4 1875 – March 3 1883

John Henninger Reagan

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 8 1818. Died March 6 1905.

References:

[1] “John Henninger Reagan,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000098.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1887

William Harrison Martin

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 2 1822. Died February 5 1898.

References:

[1] “William Harrison Martin,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000203.

Democratic Party

November 4 1887 – March 3 1891

John Benjamin Long

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 8 1843. Died April 27 1924.

References:

[1] “John Benjamin Long,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000422.

Democratic Party

March 4 1891 – March 3 1893

Samuel Bronson Cooper

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 30 1850. Died August 21 1918.

References:

[1] “Samuel Bronson Cooper,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000761.

Democratic Party

March 4 1893 – March 3 1905

Moses Lycurgus Broocks

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 1 1864. Died May 27 1908.

References:

[1] “Moses Lycurgus Broocks,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000870.

Democratic Party

March 4 1905 – March 3 1907

Samuel Bronson Cooper

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 30 1850. Died August 21 1918.

References:

[1] “Samuel Bronson Cooper,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000761.

Democratic Party

March 4 1907 – March 3 1909

Martin Dies, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 13 1870. Died July 13 1922.

References:

[1] “Martin Dies,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000337.

Democratic Party

March 4 1909 – March 3 1919

John Calvin Box

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 28 1871. Died May 17 1941.

References:

[1] “John Calvin Box,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000710.

Democratic Party

March 4 1919 – March 3 1931

Martin Dies, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 5 1900. Died November 14 1972.

References:

[1] “Martin Dies, Jr.,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000338.

Democratic Party

March 4 1931 – January 3 1945

Jesse Martin Combs

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 7 1889. Died August 21 1953.

References:

[1] “Jesse Martin Combs,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000655.

Democratic Party

January 3 1945 – January 3 1953

Jack Bascom Brooks

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 18 1922. Died December 4 2012.

References:

[1] “Jack Bascom Brooks,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000880.

Democratic Party

January 3 1953 – January 3 1967

John Vernard Dowdey

Date of birth/date of death:.

Born February 11 1912. Died April 12 1995.

References:

[1] “John Vernard Dowdey,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000467.

Democratic Party

January 3 1967 – January 3 1973

Charles Nesbitt “Charlie” Wilson

Date of birth/date of death:.

Born June 1 1933. Died February 10 2020.

References:

[1] “Charles Wilson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000570.

Democratic Party

January 3 1973 – October 8 1996

James William “Jim” Turner

Date of birth/date of death:.

Born February 6 1946.

References:

[1] “Jim Turner,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000424.

Democratic Party

January 3 1997 – January 3 2005

Lloyd Theodore “Ted” Poe

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 10 1948.

Born September 10 1948.

References:

[1] “Ted Poe,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000592.

Republican Party

January 3 2005 – January 3 2019

Daniel Reed “Dan” Crenshaw

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 14 1984.

References:

[1] “Daniel Crenshaw,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001120.

Republican Party

January 3 2019 – present


3rd Congressional District of Texas

Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 3rd Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

William Thomas Clark

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 29 1831. Died October 12 1905.

References:

[1] “William Thomas Clark,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000455.

Republican Party

March 31 1870 – May 13 1872

Dewitt Clinton Giddings

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 18 1827. Died August 19 1903.

References:

[1] “De Witt Clinton Giddings,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000166.

Democratic Party

May 13 1872 – March 3 1875

James Webb Throckmorton

Date of birth/date of death:

Born February 1 1825. Died April 21 1894.

References:

[1] “James Webb Throckmorton,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000246.

Democratic Party

March 4 1875 – March 3 1879

Olin Wellborn

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 18 1843. Died December 6 1921.

References:

[1] “Olin Wellborn,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000272.

Democratic Party

March 4 1879 – March 3 1883

James Henry Jones

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 13 1830. Died March 22 1904.

References:

[1] “James Henry Jones,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/J000230.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1887

Constantine Buckley Kilgore

Date of birth/date of death:

Born February 20 1835. Died September 23 1897.

References:

[1] “Constantine Buckley Kilgore,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000173.

Democratic Party

March 4 1887 – March 3 1895

Charles Henderson Yoakum

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 10 1849. Died January 1 1909.

References:

[1] “Charles Henderson Yoakum,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/Y000018.

Democratic Party

March 4 1895 – March 3 1897

Reese Calhoun De Graffenreid

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 7 1859. Died August 29 1902.

References:

[1] “Reese Calhoun De Graffenreid,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000194.

Democratic Party

March 4 1897 – August 29 1902

Gordon James Russell

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 22 1859. Died September 14 1919.

References:

[1] “Gordon James Russell,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000526.

Democratic Party

November 4 1902 – June 14 1910

Robert Maclin Lively

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 6 1855. Died January 15 1929.

References:

[1] “Robert Maclin Lively,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000361.

Democratic Party

July 23 1910 – March 3 1911

James Young

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 18 1866. Died April 29 1942.

References:

[1] “James Young,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/Y000040.

Democratic Party

March 4 1911 – March 3 1921

Morgan Gurley Sanders

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 14 1878. Died January 7 1956.

References:

[1] “Morgan Gurley Sanders,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000037.

Democratic Party

March 4 1921 – January 3 1939

Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 30 1913. Died March 9 1984.

References:

[1] “Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr.,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000296.

Democratic Party

January 3 1939 – January 3 1953

Brady Preston Gentry

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 25 1896. Died November 9 1966.

References:

[1] “Brady Preston Gentry,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000124.

Democratic Party

January 3 1953 – January 3 1957

Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 30 1913. Died March 9 1984.

References:

[1] “Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr.,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000296.

Democratic Party

January 3 1957 – January 3 1967

Joe Richard Pool

Date of birth/date of death:

Born February 18 1911. Died July 14 1968.

References:

[1] “Joe Richard Pool,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000426.

Democratic Party

January 3 1967 – July 14 1968

James Mitchell Collins

Date of birth/date of death:

Born April 29 1916. Died July 21 1989.

References:

[1] “James Mitchell Collins,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 19, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000638.

Republican Party

August 24 1968 – January 3 1983

Harry Stephen “Steve” Bartlett

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 19 1947.

References:

[1] “Harry Stephen (Steve) Bartlett,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 19, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000204.

Republican Party

January 3 1983 – March 11 1991

Samuel Robert “Sam” Johnson

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 11 1930. Died May 27 2020.

References:

[1] “Sam Johnson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 19, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/J000174.

Republican Party

May 18 1991 – January 3 2019

Nicholas Van Campen “Van” Taylor

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 1 1972.

References:

[1] “Van Taylor,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 19, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000479.

Republican Party

January 3 2019 – January 3 2023

Keith Alan Self

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 20 1953.

References:

[1] “Keith Self,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 5, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001224.

Republican Party

January 3 2023 – present


4th Congressional District of Texas

Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 4th Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

Edward Degener

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 20 1809. Died September 11 1890.

References:

[1] “Edward Degener,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000195.

Republican Party

March 31 1870 – March 3 1871

John Hancock

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 24 1824. Died July 19 1893.

References:

[1] “John Hancock,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000150.

Democratic Party

March 4 1871 – March 3 1875

Roger Quarles Mills

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 30 1832. Died September 2 1911.

References:

[1] “Roger Quarles Mills,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000777.

Democratic Party

March 4 1875 – March 3 1883

David Browning Culberson

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 29 1830. Died May 7 1900.

References:

[1] “David Browning Culberson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000964.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1897

John Walter Cranford

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 28 1859. Died March 3 1899.

References:

[1] “John Walter Cranford,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000876.

Democratic Party

March 4 1897 – March 3 1899

John Levi Sheppard

Date of birth/date of death:

Born April 13 1852. Died October 11 1902.

References:

[1] “John Levi Sheppard,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000336.

Democratic Party

March 4 1899 – October 11 1902

John Morris Sheppard

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 28 1875. Died April 9 1941.

References:

[1] “Morris Sheppard,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 16, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000337.

Democratic Party

November 15 1902 – March 3 1903

Choice Boswell Randell

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 1 1857. Died October 19 1945.

References:

[1] “Choice Boswell Randell,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000042.

Democratic Party

March 4 1903 – March 3 1913

Samuel Taliaferro “Sam” Rayburn

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 6 1882. Died November 16 1961.

References:

[1] “Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000082.

Democratic Party

March 4 1913 – November 16 1961

Herbert Ray Roberts

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 28 1913. Died April 13 1992.

References:

[1] “Herbert Ray Roberts,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000312.

Democratic Party

January 30 1962 – January 3 1981

Ralph Moody Hall

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 3 1923. Died March 7 2019.

References:

[1] “Ralph Moody Hall,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 5, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/h000067.

Democratic Party

Republican Party

January 3 1981 – January 3 2004

January 3 2004 – January 3 2015

John Lee Ratcliffe

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 20 1965.

References:

[1] “John Ratcliffe,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000601.

Republican Party

January 3 2015 – May 22 2020

Patrick Edward “Pat” Fallon

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 19 1967.

References:

[1] “Pat Fallon,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/F000246.

Republican Party

January 3 2021 – present


5th Congressional District of Texas

Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 5th Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

John Hancock

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 24 1824. Died July 19 1893.

References:

[1] “John Hancock,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000150.

Democratic Party

March 4 1875 – March 3 1877

Dewitt Clinton Giddings

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 18 1827. Died August 19 1903.

References:

[1] “De Witt Clinton Giddings,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000166.

Democratic Party

March 4 1877 – March 3 1879

George Washington Jones

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 5 1828. Died July 11 1903.

References:

[1] “George Washington Jones,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/J000223.

Greenback Party

March 4 1879 – March 3 1883

James Webb Throckmorton

Date of birth/date of death:

Born February 1 1825. Died April 21 1894.

References:

[1] “James Webb Throckmorton,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000246.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1887

Silas Hare

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 13 1827. Died November 26 1908.

References:

[1] “Silas Hare,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000203.

Democratic Party

March 4 1887 – March 3 1891

Joseph Weldon Bailey, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 6 1862. Died April 13 1929.

References:

[1] “Joseph Weldon Bailey,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000044.

Democratic Party

March 4 1891 – March 3 1901

Choice Boswell Randell

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 1 1857. Died October 19 1945.

References:

[1] “Choice Boswell Randell,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/R000042.

Democratic Party

March 4 1901 – March 3 1903

James Andrew “Jack” Beall

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 25 1866. Died February 11 1929.

References:

[1] “James Andrew (Jack) Beall,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000270.

Democratic Party

March 4 1903 – March 3 1915

Hatton William Sumners

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 30 1875. Died April 19 1962.

References:

[1] “Hatton William Sumners,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001072.

Democratic Party

March 4 1915 – January 3 1947

Joseph Franklin Wilson

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 18 1901. Died October 13 1968.

References:

[1] “Joseph Franklin Wilson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000604.

Democratic Party

January 3 1947 – January 3 1955

Bruce Reynolds Alger

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 12 1918. Died April 13 2015.

References:

[1] “Bruce Reynolds Alger,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000106.

Republican Party

January 3 1955 – January 3 1965

Earle Cabell

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 27 1906. Died September 24 1975.

References:

[1] “Earle Cabell,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000002.

Democratic Party

January 3 1965 – January 3 1973

Alan Watson Steelman

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 15 1942.

Born March 15 1942.

References:

[1] “Alan Watson Steelman,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000841.

Republican Party

January 3 1973 – January 3 1977

James Albon “Jim” Mattox

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 29 1943. Died November 20 2008.

References:

[1] “James Albon Mattox,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000260.

Democratic Party

January 3 1977 – January 3 1983

John Wiley Bryant

Date of birth/date of death:

Born February 22 1947.

References:

[1] “John Wiley Bryant,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000997.

Democratic Party

January 3 1983 – January 3 1997

Peter Anderson “Pete” Sessions

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 22 1955.

References:

[1] “Pete Sessions,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000250.

Republican Party

January 3 1997 – January 3 2003

Thomas Jeb Hensarling

Date of birth/date of death:

Born May 29 1957.

References:

[1] “Jeb Hensarling,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001036.

Republican Party

January 3 2003 – January 3 2019

Lance Carter Gooden

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 1 1982.

References:

[1] “Lance Gooden,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000589.

Republican Party

January 3 2019 – present


6th Congressional District of Texas

Members of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 6th Congressional District

Name

Political Party

Dates in Office

Gustav Schleicher

Date of birth/date of death:

Born November 19 1823. Died January 10 1879.

References:

[1] “Gustave Schleicher,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000129.

Democratic Party

March 4 1875 – January 10 1879

Christopher Columbus Upson

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 17 1829. Died February 8 1902.

References:

[1] “Christopher Columbus Upson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/U000028.

Democratic Party

April 15 1879 – March 3 1883

Olin Wellborn

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 18 1843. Died December 6 1921.

References:

[1] “Olin Wellborn,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 2, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000272.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1887

Joseph B. “Jo” Abbott

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 15 1840. Died February 11 1908.

References:

[1] “Joseph (Jo) Abbott,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000005.

Democratic Party

March 4 1887 – March 3 1897

Robert Emmet Burke

Date of birth/date of death:

Born August 1 1847. Died June 5 1901.

References:

[1] “Robert Emmet Burke,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001097.

Democratic Party

March 4 1897 – June 5 1901

Dudley Goodall Wooten

Date of birth/date of death:

Born June 19 1860. Died February 7 1929.

References:

[1] “Dudley Goodall Wooten,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000740.

Democratic Party

July 13 1901 – March 3 1903

Scott Field

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 26 1847. Died December 20 1931.

References:

[1] “Scott Field,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/F000107.

Democratic Party

March 4 1903 – March 3 1907

Rufus Hardy

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 16 1855. Died March 13 1943.

References:

[1] “Rufus Hardy,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000198.

Democratic Party

March 4 1907 – March 3 1923

Luther Alexander Johnson

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 29 1875. Died June 6 1965.

References:

[1] “Luther Alexander Johnson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/J000159.

Democratic Party

March 4 1923 – July 17 1946

Olin Earl Teague

Date of birth/date of death:

Born April 6 1910. Died January 23 1981.

References:

[1] “Olin Earl Teague,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 5, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000110.

Democratic Party

August 24 1946 – December 31 1978

William Philip “Phil” Gramm

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 8 1942.

References:

[1] “William Philip (Phil) Gramm,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000365.

Democratic Party

January 3 1979 – January 5 1983

Phil Gramm, then a Democrat, resigned from Congress on January 5 1983. He then ran in the special election for his House seat as a Republican and won.

William Philip “Phil” Gramm

Date of birth/date of death:

Born July 8 1942.

References:

[1] “William Philip (Phil) Gramm,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000365.

Republican Party

February 12 1983 – January 3 1985

Joseph Linus “Joe” Barton

Date of birth/date of death:

Born September 15 1949.

References:

[1] “Joe Linus Barton,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000213.

Republican Party

January 3 1985 – January 3 2019

Ronald Jack “Ron” Wright

Date of birth/date of death:

Born April 8 1953. Died February 7 2021.

References:

[1] “Ron Wright,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000827.

Republican Party

January 3 2019 – February 7 2021

John Kevin “Jake” Ellzey, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 24 1970.

References:

[1] “Jake Ellzey,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/E000071.

Republican Party

July 27 2021 – present


7th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 7th Congressional District
Robert Lee Henry

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 12 1864; d. July 9 1931.

Democratic Party

March 4 1897 – March 3 1903

John Vernard Dowdey

Date of birth/date of death:.

Born February 11 1912. Died April 12 1995.

References:

[1] “John Vernard Dowdey,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000467.

Democratic Party

September 23 1952 – January 3 1967

George Herbert Walker Bush

Date of birth/date of death: b. June 12 1924; d. November 30 2018.

Republican Party

1967 – 1971

William Reynolds “Bill” Archer, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 22 1928.

Republican Party

1971 – 2001


8th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 8th Congressional District
Thomas Henry Ball

Date of birth/date of death:

Born January 14 1859. Died May 7 1944.

References:

[1] “Thomas Henry Ball,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000101.

Democratic Party

March 4 1903 – November 16 1903

Morgan Joe Luttrell

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 7 1975.

Republican Party

2023 – present


9th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 9th Congressional District
Roger Quarles Mills

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 30 1832. Died September 2 1911.

References:

[1] “Roger Quarles Mills,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000777.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 29 1892

Joseph Draper Sayers

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 23 1841; d. May 15 1929.

Democratic Party

1893 – 1899

Albert Sidney Burleson

Date of birth/date of death: b. June 7 1863; d. November 24 1937.

Democratic Party

1899 – 1903

Joseph Jefferson Mansfield

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 9 1861; d. July 12 1947.

References:

[1] “Joseph Jefferson Mansfield,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M000112.

Democratic Party

March 4 1917 – July 12 1947

Jack Bascom Brooks

Date of birth/date of death:

Born December 18 1922. Died December 4 2012.

References:

[1] “Jack Bascom Brooks,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed May 18, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000880.

Democratic Party

January 3 1967 – January 3 1995

Alexander N. “Al” Green

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 1 1947.

Democratic Party

2005 – present


10th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 10th Congressional District
John Hancock

Date of birth/date of death:

Born October 24 1824. Died July 19 1893.

References:

[1] “John Hancock,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000150.

Democratic Party

March 4 1883 – March 3 1885

Joseph Draper Sayers

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 23 1841; d. May 15 1929.

Democratic Party

1885 – 1893

Albert Sidney Burleson

Date of birth/date of death: b. June 7 1863; d. November 24 1937.

Democratic Party

1903 – 1913

James Paul “Buck” Buchanan

Date of birth/date of death: b. April 30 1867; d. February 22 1937.

Democratic Party

1913 – 1937

Lyndon Baines Johnson

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 27 1908; d. January 22 1973

Democratic Party

1937 – 1949

William Homer Thornberry

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 9 1909; d. December 12 1995.

Democratic Party

1949 – 1963

James Jarrell “J.J” Pickle

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 11 1913; d. June 18 2005.

Democratic Party

1963 – 1995

Lloyd Alton Doggett II

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 6 1946.

Democratic Party

1995 – 2005

Michael Thomas McCaul, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 14 1962.

Republican Party

2005 – present


11th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 11th Congressional District
Robert Lee Henry

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 12 1864; d. July 9 1931.

Democratic Party

March 3 1903 – March 3 1917

Thomas Terry “Tom” Connally

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 19 1877; d. October 28 1963.

Democratic Party

1917 – 1929

William Robert Poage

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 28 1899; d. January 3 1987.

Democratic Party

1937 – 1978

Kenneth Michael “Mike” Conaway

Date of birth/date of death: b. June 11 1948.

Republican Party

2005 – 2021

August Lee Pfluger

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 28 1977.

Republican Party

2021 – present


12th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 12th Congressional District
Frederick Garland “Fritz” Lanham

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 3 1880; d. July 31 1965.

References:

[1] “Fritz Garland Lanham,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 16, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000076.

Democratic Party

April 19 1919 – January 3 1947

James Claude “Jim” Wright, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 22 1922; d. May 6 2015.

Democratic Party

1955 – 1989

Norvell Kay Granger

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 18 1943.

Republican Party

1997 – 2025


13th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 13th Congressional District
John Marvin Jones

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 26 1882; d. March 4 1976.

Democratic Party

1917 – 1919

William McClellan “Mac” Thornberry

Date of birth/date of death: b. July 15 1958.

Republican Party

1995 – 2021

Ronny Lynn Jackson

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 4 1967.

Republican Party

2021 – present


14th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 14th Congressional District
Richard Mifflin Kleberg, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 18 1887; d. May 8 1955.

Democratic Party

1931 – 1945

Ronald Ernest “Ron” Paul

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 20 1935.

Republican Party

1997 – 2013

Randall Keith “Randy” Weber

Date of birth/date of death: b. July 2 1953.

References:

[1] “Randy Weber,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 5, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000814.

Republican Party

January 3 2013 – present


15th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 15th Congressional District
John Nance Garner III

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 22 1868; d. November 7 1967.

Democratic Party

1903 – 1933

Milton Horace West

Date of birth/date of death: b. June 30 1888; d. October 28 1948.

Democratic Party

1933 – 1948

Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 11 1921; d. May 23 2006.

Democratic Party

1948 – 1955

Eligio “Kika” de la Garza II

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 22 1927; d. March 13 2017.

Democratic Party

1965 – 1997

Monica de la Cruz

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 11 1974.

Republican Party

2023 – present


16th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 16th Congressional District
Veronica Escobar

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 15 1969.

Democratic Party

2019 – present


17th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 17th Congressional District
Omar Truman Burleson

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 19 1906; d. May 14 1991.

Democratic Party

1947 – 1978

Charles Walter “Charlie” Stenholm

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 26 1938; d. May 17 2023.

Democratic Party

1979 – 2005

William Hose “Bill” Flores, Sr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 25 1954.

Republican Party

2011 – 2021

Peter Anderson “Pete” Sessions

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 22 1955.

References:

[1] “Pete Sessions,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000250.

Republican Party

January 3 2021 – present


18th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 18th Congressional District
John Marvin Jones

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 26 1882; d. March 4 1976.

Democratic Party

1919 – 1940

George Thomas “Mickey” Leland III

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 27 1944; d. August 7 1989.

Democratic Party

1979 – 1989

Sheila Jackson Lee

Date of birth/date of death: b. January 12 1950; d. July 19 2024.

Democratic Party

1995 – 2024

Erica Shelwyn Lee Carter

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 2 1980.

Democratic Party

2024 – 2025

Sylvester Turner

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 27 1954; d. March 5 2025.

Democratic Party

2025


19th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 19th Congressional District
George Herman Mahon

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 22 1900; d. November 19 1985.

Democratic Party

1935 – 1979

Kent Ronald Hance

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 14 1942.

Democratic Party

1979 – 1985

Larry Ed Combest

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 20 1945.

Republican Party

1985 – 2003

Robert Randolph “Randy” Neugebauer

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 9 1972.

Republican Party

2003 – 2017

Jodey Cook Arrington

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 9 1972.

References:

[1] “Jodey Cook Arrington,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/A000375.

Republican Party

January 3 2017 – present


20th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 20th Congressional District
Henry Barbosa González

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 3 1916; d. November 28 2000.

Democratic Party

1961 – 1999

Charles Augustine González

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 5 1945.

Democratic Party

1999 – 2013


21st Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 21st Congressional District
Lamar Seeligson Smith

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 19 1947.

References:

[1] “Lamar Seeligson Smith,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 5, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/s000583.

Republican Party

January 3 1987 – January 3 2019

Charles Eugene “Chip” Roy

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 7 1972.

Republican Party

2019 – present


22nd Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 22nd Congressional District
Ronald Ernest “Ron” Paul

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 20 1935.

Republican Party

1976 – 1977

Robert Alton “Bob” Gammage

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 13 1938; d. September 10 2012.

Democratic Party

1977 – 1979

Ronald Ernest “Ron” Paul

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 20 1935.

Republican Party

1979 – 1985

Thomas Dale “Tom” DeLay

Date of birth/date of death: b. April 8 1947.

Republican Party

1985 – 2006

Troy Edwin Nehls

Date of birth/date of death: b. April 7 1968.

Republican Party

2021 – present


23rd Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 23rd Congressional District
William Ballard “Will” Hurd

Date of birth/date of death: b. August 19 1977.

Republican Party

2015 – 2021

Ernest Anthony “Tony” Gonzales II

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 10 1980.

Republican Party

2021 – present


24th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 24th Congressional District
Elizabeth Ann “Beth” Van Duyne

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 16 1970.

References:

[1] “Beth Van Duyne,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/V000134.

Republican Party

January 3 2021 – present


25th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 25th Congressional District
Robert Christopher “Chris” Bell

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 23 1959.

Democratic Party

2003 – 2005

Lloyd Alton Doggett II

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 6 1946.

Democratic Party

2005 – 2013

John Roger Williams

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 13 1949.

References:

[1] “Roger Williams,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 6, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000816.

Republican Party

January 3 2013 – present


26th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 26th Congressional District
Richard Keith “Dick” Armey

Date of birth/date of death: b. July 7 1940.

Republican Party

1985 – 2003

Michael Clifton “Mike” Burgess

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 23 1950.

Republican Party

2003 – 2025

Brandon Gene Gill

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 26 1994.

Republican Party

2025 – present


27th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 27th Congressional District
Randolph Blake Farenthold

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 12 1961; d. June 20 2025.

Republican Party

2011 – 2018

Michael Jonathan Cloud

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 13 1975.

Republican Party

2018 – present


29th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 29th Congressional District
Raymond Eugene “Gene” Green

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 17 1947.

Democratic Party

1993 – 2019

Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia

Date of birth/date of death: b. September 6 1950.

Democratic Party

2019 – present


30th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 30th Congressional District
Eddie Bernice Johnson

Date of birth/date of death: b. December 3 1934; d. December 31 2023.

References:

[1] “Eddie Bernice Johnson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/J000126.

Democratic Party

January 3 1993 – January 3 2023

Jasmine Felicia Crockett

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 29 1981.

Democratic Party

2023 – present


32nd Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 32nd Congressional District
Peter Anderson “Pete” Sessions

Date of birth/date of death:

Born March 22 1955.

References:

[1] “Pete Sessions,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 4, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000250.

Republican Party

January 3 2003 – January 3 2019

Julie Elizabeth Johnson

Date of birth/date of death: b. May 2 1966.

Democratic Party

2025 – present


34th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 34th Congressional District
Filemón Bartolomé Vela Jr.

Date of birth/date of death: b. February 13 1963.

Democratic Party

2013 – 2022


35th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 35th Congressional District
Lloyd Alton Doggett II

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 6 1946.

Democratic Party

2013 – 2023


36th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 36th Congressional District
Brian Philip Babin

Date of birth/date of death: b. March 23 1948.

References:

[1] “Brian Babin,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed April 3, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B001291.

Republican Party

January 3 2015 – present


37th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 37th Congressional District
Lloyd Alton Doggett II

Date of birth/date of death: b. October 6 1946.

Democratic Party

2023 – present


38th Congressional District of Texas

Member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas’ 38th Congressional District
Wesley Parish Hunt

Date of birth/date of death: b. November 13 1981.

Republican Party

2023 – present