<Tr> <Td> Republican Caucus Chair </Td> <Td> Tan Parker </Td> <Td> Republican </Td> <Td> Flower Mound </Td> <Td> 63 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Democratic Caucus Chair </Td> <Td> Chris Turner </Td> <Td> Democratic </Td> <Td> Grand Prairie </Td> <Td> 101 </Td> </Tr> <P> The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer and highest - ranking member of the House . The Speaker's duties include maintaining order within the House, recognizing members during debate, ruling on procedural matters, appointing members to the various committees and sending bills for committee review . The Speaker pro tempore is primarily a ceremonial position, but does, by long - standing tradition, preside over the House during its consideration of local and consent bills . </P> <P> Unlike other state legislatures, the House rules do not formally recognize majority or minority leaders . The unofficial leaders are the Republican Caucus Chairman and the Democratic House Leader, both of whom are elected by their respective caucuses . </P>

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