The 81st Texas Legislature began meeting in regular session on January 11, 2009.
Rick Perry, the Governor of Texas, called a special session of the Legislature on July 1, 2009.
The Legislature passed two bills, both related to the sunset process, and adjourned sine die on July 10.
The numbers above reflect the partisan composition of the House at the beginning of the legislative session in January 2009.
On February 3, 2010, Rep. Terri Hodge (D—Dallas) announced she would resign due to pending felony charges against her.