Texas Senate News

 
February 24, 2017
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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

El Paso Senator José Rodríguez with his chief of staff This baby crocodile was at the Capitol for a resolution honoring the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. This blue-and-gold macaw is another visitor to Austin from the State Aquarium. San Antonio Senator José Menéndez Senator Konni Burton of San Antonio Assistant Sergeants-at-Arms set up the Chamber for session. Brenham Senator Lois Kolkhorst greets constituents in the hallway outside the Senate Chamber. El Paso is almost as far from Austin as it is from the California border, but that doesn’t stop hundreds from making the… Lt. Governor Dan Patrick is famous for his love of selfies with constituents. Here’s one with a group from the Texas… Transportation Committee Chair and Jacksonville Senator Robert Nichols Senator Dawn Buckingham of Lakeway Austin Senator Kirk Watson introduces Verlin Callahan and family to the Senate this week. Callahan was honored upon the… Senator Don Huffines of Dallas Senator Larry Taylor of Friendswood meets with students from the Galloway School in his hometown. Most see the imposing façade of the Texas Capitol as a stunning example of 19th century neo-classical architecture. This… Senator Craig Estes of Wichita Falls (left) and Senator Van Taylor of Plano Senate staffers confer at the edge of the brass rail in the Chamber. Only elected members of the Senate and their families… The staircase that leads from the East Entrance to the back hall behind the Senate Chamber A youth choir makes its way across the grounds to the Capitol building. Rep. Ron Reynolds (far left) and Senator Borris Miles of Houston chat with a group of seniors from Willowridge High School…
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