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Sen. Brandon Creighton elected president pro tempore of Texas Senate
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State Sen. Brandon Creighton was elected president pro tempore of the Texas Senate Jan. 14, 2025, after nomination speeches and a voice vote; he took the oath of office and named a small committee for the office.
State Senator Brandon Creighton was elected president pro tempore of the Texas Senate on Jan. 14, 2025, after State Senator Tan Parker nominated him and State Senator Paul Bettencourt seconded the motion. The election carried by the senators’ standing voice vote and Creighton was sworn in before the chamber.
The post of president pro tempore is the chamber’s frequently called backup presiding officer and, as speakers noted during the ceremony, is third in the line of succession for the state executive branch. The position carries ceremonial responsibilities and occasional presiding duties when the lieutenant governor is absent.
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