Texas § GV.301.003 - PRESIDING OFFICERS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § GV.301.003 — PRESIDING OFFICERS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ GV.301.003. PRESIDING OFFICERS
PRESIDING OFFICERS. (a) The secretary of state shall attend and preside at the organization of the house of representatives. (b) If there is no secretary of state or if the secretary of state is absent or unable to attend, the attorney general shall attend and preside at the organization of the house of representatives. (c) The lieutenant governor shall attend and preside at the organization of the senate. If the lieutenant governor is absent or unable to attend, the lieutenant governor may designate a member of the senate who is entitled to organize the senate under Section 301.002 (a)(1) to preside. (d) If there is no lieutenant governor, the senator with the greatest number of years of cumulative service as a member of the senate who is entitled to organize the senate under Section 301.002 (a)(1) shall preside. Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 479, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1985. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1250 (H.B. 4181 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.
Source: official Texas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § GV.301.003
What does The Texas Constitution § GV.301.003 cover?
Section GV.301.003 ("PRESIDING OFFICERS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Texas § GV.301.003?
A common citation format is "The Texas Constitution § GV.301.003" (Texas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Texas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Texas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Texas attorney.
How does Texas § GV.301.003 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Texas can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Texas.