Senate Audio/Video Archive — 81st Session

Archived audio/video recordings of Senate Chamber proceedings, Senate Committee hearings, and other archived events are streamed over the Internet in H.264 format, which can be viewed in most modern desktop browsers and across a variety of mobile devices.

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Please note that the Texas Senate does not record committee meetings to video tape or DVD; The digital streaming videos found on this website are the only available video content. Official audio recordings are available from the Senate Staff Services office at (512) 463-0430.

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01/29/2009Press Conference: Senator Kip Averitt
Regarding legislation to improve air quality in Texas. Joined by Sen. Deuell, Sen. Estes, Sen. Seliger, and others.
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01/29/2009Press Conference: Senator Jane Nelson
Texas Obesity Report News Conference
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01/28/2009Senate Sessionplay
01/28/2009Senate Committee on Transportation & Homeland Security
Transportation Briefing Presented by the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee
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01/27/2009Senate Session (Part II)
Joint Session with the House of Representatives; Governor Rick Perry delivers his biennial State of the State address.
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01/27/2009Senate Session (Part I)play
01/27/2009Press Conference: Senator Rodney Ellis
Regarding SB 482, relating to the creation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Joined by Sen. Lucio, Sen. Seliger, Sen. Shapiro, and others.
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01/27/2009Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committeeplay
01/26/2009Senate Sessionplay
01/26/2009Press Conference: Senator Rodney Ellis
Regarding SB 119, relating to the implementation of a low-emission vehicle program. Joined by Rep. Strama.
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01/26/2009Presentation: Senator Florence Shapiro
Presentation on the importance of the arts in public education
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01/15/2009Press Conference: Senator Kel Seliger
Regarding SB 483, relating to incentives for the implementation of projects to capture and sequester carbon dioxide emissions. Joined by Reps. Anchia, King and Lewis, and others.
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01/14/2009Sunset Advisory Commissionplay
01/14/2009Senate Session (Part II)play
01/14/2009Senate Session (Part I)play
01/14/2009Press Conference: Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Joined by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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01/14/2009Press Conference: Senator Jane Nelson
Regarding SB 476, relating to employment protections and benefits for nurses. Joined by Rep. Howard and others.
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01/13/2009Senate Session
Opening Day of the 81st Legislature
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