Legislative Council, Texas
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General Information
Agency #: 103 Robert E. Johnson Building1501 N. Congress Avenue, P.O. Box 12128Austin 78711-2128
Members
Staff
Office |
Office Holder |
Phone / Fax |
Executive Director |
Jeff Archer |
(512) 463-1155 |
Assistant Executive Director |
Kimberly Shields |
(512) 463-1155 |
General Counsel |
Jon Heining |
(512) 463-1155 |
Director, Document Production Division |
Robert Sandoz |
(512) 463-1155 |
Special Counsel and Legislative Advisor |
Brett Ferguson |
(512) 463-1155 |
Director, Information Systems Division |
Joe Diana |
(512) 463-1155 |
Director, Legal Division |
Mike Marshall |
(512) 463-1151 |
Director, Research Division |
Karen White |
(512) 463-1155 |
Notes
The Council consists of the Lieutenant Governor; the Speaker of the House of Representatives; six Senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor; the Chairman of the House Administration Committee; and five other members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker. The Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker are Joint Chairmen. Except for the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker, each member serves a term beginning on the date of the member’s appointment and ending with the convening of the first regular session that occurs after the date of appointment. The Lieutenant Governor and Speaker act as the council during a regular legislative session.