The 88th Texas Legislature gaveled in January 10, 2023 and saw the House elect Representative Dade Phelan of Jefferson County Speaker of the House.  The Senate elected Senator Kelly Handcock as Senate President Pro Tem.  Representative Tony Tinderhold, R-Arlington challenged Representative Phelan for Speaker but was dealt a crushing defeat with votes of 145 to 3.

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