Dates of Interest

Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Primary election for legislative and other offices is held
[Election Code, sec. 41.007]

Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Primary runoff election for legislative and other offices is held
[Election Code, sec. 41.007]

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
General election for legislative and other offices is held
[Election Code, Sec. 41.002]

Monday, November 8, 2010
Prefiling of legislation for the 82nd Legislature begins
[House Rule 8, Sec. 7, and Senate Rule 7.04(a)]

Session Begins

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 (1st day)
82nd Legislature convenes at noon
[Government Code, Sec. 301.001]

Monday, May 30, 2011 (140th day)
Last day of 82nd Regular Session; corrections only
in house and senate
[Sec. 24(b), Art. III, TexasConstitution]

Session Ends

Sunday, June 19, 2011 (20th day following final adjournment)
Last day governor can sign or veto bills passed during the
regular legislative session
[Sec. 14, Art. IV, Texas Constitution]

Monday, August 29, 2011 (91st day following final adjournment)
Date that bills without specific effective dates (that could not
be effective immediately) become law
[Sec. 39, Art. III, Texas Constitution]