Republic of Texas (1836 – 1845)
Heads of State of the Republic of Texas
List of Heads of State of the Republic of Texas
President of the Republic of Texas
Name
Political Party
Dates in Office
Samuel “Sam” Houston
Date of birth/date of death:
Born March 2 1793. Died July 26 1863.
References:
[1] “Samuel Houston,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed August 11, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000827.
Non-Partisan
October 22 1836 – December 10 1838
Samuel “Sam” Houston
Date of birth/date of death:
Born March 2 1793. Died July 26 1863.
References:
[1] “Samuel Houston,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed August 11, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000827.
Non-Partisan
December 21 1841 – December 9 1844
Texas (1845 – 1861)
Heads of State of Texas
List of Governors of Texas
Governor of Texas
Name
Political Party
Dates in Office
James Pinckney Henderson
Date of birth/date of death:
Born March 31 1808. Died June 4 1858.
References:
[1] “James Pinckney Henderson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 24, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000481.
Democratic Party
February 19 1846 – December 21 1847
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
December 21 1849 – November 23 1853
Samuel “Sam” Houston
Date of birth/date of death:
Born March 2 1793. Died July 26 1863.
References:
[1] “Samuel Houston,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed August 11, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000827.
Independent
December 21 1859 – March 15 1861
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.
Unionist
June 17 1865 – August 9 1866
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
August 9 1866 – August 8 1867
Richard Coke
Date of birth/date of death:
Born March 18 1829. Died May 14 1897.
References:
[1] “Richard Coke,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed August 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000601.
Democratic Party
January 15 1874 – December 1 1876
Charles Allen Culberson
Date of birth/date of death:
Born June 10 1855. Died March 19 1925.
References:
[1] “Charles Allen Culberson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000963.
Democratic Party
January 15 1895 – January 17 1899
Joseph Draper Sayers
Date of birth/date of death:
Born September 23 1841. Died May 15 1929.
References:
[1] “Joseph Draper Sayers,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000099.
Democratic Party
January 17 1899 – January 20 1903
Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham
Date of birth/date of death:
Born July 4 1846. Died July 29 1908.
References:
[1] “Samuel Willis Tucker Lanham,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 9, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/L000078.
Democratic Party
January 20 1903 – January 15 1907
James Edward “Pa” Ferguson, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. August 31 1871; d. September 21 1944.
Democratic Party
1915 – 1917
James Burr V. Allred
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 29 1899; d. September 24 1959.
Democratic Party
1935 – 1939
Wilbert Lee “Pappy” O’Daniel
Date of birth/date of death:
Born March 11 1890. Died May 11 1969.
References:
[1] “Wilbert Lee (Pappy) O’Daniel,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed August 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/O000034.
Democratic Party
January 17 1939 – August 4 1941
Coke Robert Stevenson
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 20 1888; d. June 28 1975.
Democratic Party
1941 – 1947
Marion Price Daniel, Sr.
Date of birth/date of death:
Born October 10 1910. Died August 25 1988.
References:
[1] “Marion Price Daniel,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000036.
Democratic Party
January 15 1957 – January 15 1963
John Bowden Connally, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. February 27 1917; d. June 15 1993.
Democratic Party
1963 – 1969
William Perry “Bill” Clements, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. April 13 1917; d. May 29 2011.
Republican Party
1979 – 1983
Mark Wells White, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 17 1940; d. August 5 2017.
Democratic Party
1983 – 1987
William Perry “Bill” Clements, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. April 13 1917; d. May 29 2011.
Republican Party
1987 – 1991
Dorothy Ann Richards
Date of birth/date of death: b. September 1 1933; d. September 13 2006.
Democratic Party
1991 – 1995
George Walker Bush
Date of birth/date of death: b. July 6 1946.
Republican Party
1995 – 2000
James Richard “Rick” Perry
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 4 1950.
Republican Party
2000 – 2015
Gregory Wayne “Greg” Abbott
Date of birth/date of death: b. November 13 1957.
Republican Party
2015 – present
Deputy Heads of State of Texas
List of Lieutenant Governors of Texas
Lieutenant Governors of Texas
Name
Political Party
Dates in Office
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.
Democratic Party
August 9 1866 – August 8 1867
James Winright Flanagan (acting)
Date of birth/date of death:
Born September 5 1805. Died September 28 1887.
References:
[1] “James Winright Flanagan,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/F000186.
Republican Party
January 8 1870 – February 24 1870
Joseph Draper Sayers
Date of birth/date of death:
Born September 23 1841. Died May 15 1929.
References:
[1] “Joseph Draper Sayers,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S000099.
Democratic Party
January 21 1879 – January 18 1881
George Cassety Pendleton
Date of birth/date of death:.
Born April 23 1845. Died January 19 1913.
References:
[1] “George Cassety Pendleton,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 8, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000202.
Democratic Party
January 21 1891 – January 17 1893
Coke Robert Stevenson
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 20 1888; d. June 28 1975.
Democratic Party
1939 – 1941
Robert Douglas “Bob” Bullock
Date of birth/date of death: b. July 10 1929; d. June 18 1999.
Democratic Party
1991 – 1999
James Richard “Rick” Perry
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 4 1950.
Republican Party
1999 – 2000
Government of Texas
Secretary of State of Texas
Ferdinand C. Weinert
Date of birth/date of death: b. July 14 1853; d. February 19 1939.
Democratic Party
1913 – 1914
Roy Ramiro Barrera, Sr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. January 30 1927; d. March 14 2026.
Democratic Party
1968 – 1969
Robert Douglas “Bob” Bullock
Date of birth/date of death: b. July 10 1929; d. June 18 1999.
Democratic Party
1971 – 1973
Mark Wells White, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 17 1940; d. August 5 2017.
Democratic Party
1973 – 1977
Ronald “Ron” Kirk
Date of birth/date of death: b. June 27 1954.
Democratic Party
1994 – 1995
Alberto R. Gonzales
Date of birth/date of death: b. August 4 1955.
Republican Party
1998 – 1999
Enrique Roberto “Henry” Cuellar
Date of birth/date of death:
Born September 19 1955.
References:
[1] “Henry Cuellar,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 19, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001063.
Democratic Party
January 2 2001 – October 5 2001
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
February 8 2005 – July 1 2007
Attorney General of Texas
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.
Democratic Party
January 15 1850 – August 5 1850
Charles Allen Culberson
Date of birth/date of death:
Born June 10 1855. Died March 19 1925.
References:
[1] “Charles Allen Culberson,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C000963.
Democratic Party
January 20 1891 – January 15 1895
Charles Keith Bell
Date of birth/date of death:
Born April 18 1853. Died April 22 1913.
References:
[1] “Charles Keith Bell,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 9, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000333.
Democratic Party
1901 – 1904
James Burr V. Allred
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 29 1899; d. September 24 1959.
Democratic Party
1931 – 1935
Marion Price Daniel, Sr.
Date of birth/date of death:
Born October 10 1910. Died August 25 1988.
References:
[1] “Marion Price Daniel,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000036.
Democratic Party
January 21 1947 – January 1 1953
Mark Wells White, Jr.
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 17 1940; d. August 5 2017.
Democratic Party
1979 – 1983
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 18 1983 – January 15 1991
John Cornyn III
Date of birth/date of death:
Born February 2 1952.
References:
[1] “John Cornyn,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed August 10, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/c001056.
Republican Party
January 13 1999 – December 1 2002
Gregory Wayne “Greg” Abbott
Date of birth/date of death: b. November 13 1957.
Republican Party
2002 – 2015
Treasurer of Texas
Dorothy Ann Richards
Date of birth/date of death: b. September 1 1933; d. September 13 2006.
Democratic Party
1983 – 1991
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Date of birth/date of death:
Born July 22 1943.
References:
[1] “Kathryn Ann Bailey (Kay) Hutchison,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H001016.
Republican Party
January 15 1991 – June 14 1993
Comptroller of Texas
Robert Douglas “Bob” Bullock
Date of birth/date of death: b. July 10 1929; d. June 18 1999.
Democratic Party
1975 – 1991
John Spencer Sharp
Date of birth/date of death: b. July 28 1950.
Democratic Party
1991 – 1999
Carole Stewart Keeton
Date of birth/date of death: b. September 13 1939; d. March 26 2025.
Republican Party
1999 – 2007
Legislature of Texas
Texas State House of Representatives
Speakers of the Texas State House of Representatives
Name
Political Party
Dates in Office
George Cassety Pendleton
Date of birth/date of death:.
Born April 23 1845. Died January 19 1913.
References:
[1] “George Cassety Pendleton,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 8, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/P000202.
Democratic Party
January 11 1887 – January 8 1889
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
January 10 1911 – January 14 1913
Coke Robert Stevenson
Date of birth/date of death: b. March 20 1888; d. June 28 1975.
Democratic Party
1933 – 1937
Marion Price Daniel, Sr.
Date of birth/date of death:
Born October 10 1910. Died August 25 1988.
References:
[1] “Marion Price Daniel,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed July 29, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/D000036.
Democratic Party
January 12 1943 – January 9 1945
Gus Franklin Mutscher
Date of birth/date of death: b. November 19 1932; d. January 26 2023.
Democratic Party
1969 – 1972
Majority Leaders of the Texas House of Representatives
Name
Political Party
Dates in Office
Craig Alan Goldman
Date of birth/date of death:
Born October 3 1968.
References:
[1] “Craig A. Goldman,” Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774–Present, United States Congress, accessed June 13, 2026, https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/G000601.
Republican Party
January 10 2023 – April 3 2024