Texas had thirty seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States census.

Despite the presence of Texas governor George W. Bush as the Republican nominee for president and his landslide victory in the state, the Democratic Party retained its majority of House seats.

In the general election, he defeated Republican Noble Willingham by over 12 points.

Incumbent Republican Bill Archer opted to retire rather than run for re-election.

[3] Incumbent Republican Kevin Brady ran for re-election.

Incumbent Democrat Sheila Jackson Lee ran for re-election.

Incumbent Democrat Eddie Bernice Johnson ran for re-election.