The Eleventh Texas Legislature met from August 6, 1866, to November 13, 1866, in its regular session. All members of the House of Representatives and about half of the members of the Senate were elected in 1865.
Sessions
*11th Regular session: August 6–November 13, 1866
Party summary
Officers
Senate
; Lieutenant Governor:
George Washington Jones
; President ''pro tempore'':
Robert Henry Guinn
Robert Henry Guinn (January 19, 1822 – January 18, 1887) was a Texas politician.
Guinn was a Democrat and served District 11, representing Cherokee County, Texas, in the Texas State Senate during the Fifth Texas Legislature, Sixth Texas Legis ...
, Democrat
Jones was removed from office in July 1867 by
General Phillip H. Sheridan. The office of
Lieutenant Governor remained vacant until 1870. Robert Henry Guinn served as acting Lieutenant Governor for the remainder of the term.
House of Representatives
; Speaker of the House :
Nathaniel Macon Burford, Unionist
Members
Members of the Eleventh Texas Legislature at the beginning of the regular session, August 6, 1866:
Senate
House of Representatives
Representatives of the Eleventh Texas Legislature serving from 1866 to 1870:
Membership changes
Senate
External links
{{TexasLegislatures
11 Texas Legislature
1866 in Texas
1866 U.S. legislative sessions