What The Vote

Texas Congressional Delegation

2 Senators · 37 Representatives · TX

12 Democrats 27 Republicans
39
Total Members
34
Up in 2026
$11M
Office Spending
$377K
Avg per Member
Texas sends 39 members to the United States Congress: 2 senators and 37 representatives. The delegation leans Republican (27–12). 34 seats are up for election on , including Sen. John Cornyn. The state's House delegation has spent a combined $11,321,497 in taxpayer-funded office expenses through Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020, averaging $377,383 per member.
The economic reality in Texas
29,640,343
Population
$76,292
Median Household Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Uninsured Rate
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Sources: Clerk of the House, U.S. Senate, FEC, MIT Election Lab, House SOD, U.S. Census Bureau

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the senators from Texas?

Texas's 2 U.S. Senators: John Cornyn (Republican), won 2020 with 53.5%; Ted Cruz (Republican), won 2024 with 53.1%.

How many representatives does Texas have?

Texas has 37 members in the U.S. House of Representatives, based on population from the most recent census. The delegation is 12 Democrats, 27 Republicans.

Which Texas representatives are up for election in 2026?

34 of Texas's 39 congressional seats are up for election on November 3, 2026. All 37 House seats are contested every two years. Sen. John Cornyn is also up for re-election.

How much do Texas's representatives spend on office expenses?

Texas's 30 House members have spent a combined $11,321,497 in taxpayer-funded office expenses (Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2020), averaging $377,383 per member. This covers staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties through the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA).

What is the party breakdown of Texas's congressional delegation?

Texas's 39-member congressional delegation consists of 12 Democrats and 27 Republicans, across 2 Senate seats and 37 House seats.