59th 1st Called Session
February 14, 1966 - February 23, 1966
Leadership
Governor: John Connally
- Vetoes
Lieutenant Governor: Preston Smith
Speaker of the House:
Ben Barnes
Special Session Topics
- Voter registration for the 1966 primary, general and special elections in the event the poll tax as a prerequisite for voting is finally declared unconstitutional effective in 1966; and which will establish procedures for voter registration in subsequent elections in lieu of the poll tax if the poll tax is finally declared unconstitutional or is repealed [Thu Feb 10, 1966]
Journals
The House Journal and Senate Journal for the 59th 1st Called Session are available from the Legislative Reference Library.