AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - After each redistricting election, Texas Senators draw lots to determine who will serve two- or four-year terms, since half of the Senate is elected every two years. In 2014, 10 Republicans and 5 Democrats will be up for re-election, and 8 Republicans 8 Democrats will face re-election in 2016. The currently empty District 6 seat will be up for re-election in 2016.
Senators drew lots Wednesday and will serve as follows:
Two year terms:
John Carona, R-Dallas
Donna Campbell, R-San Marcos
Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth
Robert Duncan, R-Lubbock
Craig Estes, R-Wichita Falls
Kelly Hancock, R-Fort Worth
Joan Huffman, R-Southside Place
Robert Nichols, R-Jacksonville
Dan Patrick, R-Houston
Ken Paxton, R-McKinney
Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown
Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo
Leticia Van De Putte, D-San Antonio
Kirk Watson, D-Austin
Royce West, D-Dallas
John Whitmire, D-Houston
Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands
Judith Zaffirini, D-Laredo
....
Four year terms:
Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury
Bob Deuell, R-Greenville
Rodney Ellis, D-Houston
Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler
Troy Fraser, R-Horsehoe Bay
Glenn Hegar, R-Katy
Chuy Hinojosa, D-McAllen
Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville
Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound
Jose Rodriguez, D-El Paso
Larry Taylor, R-Galveston
Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio
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