Texas Senate News

 
January 11, 2019
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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

The Goddess of Liberty adorns the very top of the Capitol dome. This version is a replica placed in 1986, the original… Flower Mound Senator Jane Nelson drops the gavel to open the 86th Session on Tuesday. Nelson is the first woman to open the… Opening day always packs the Senate Chamber as family and friends come from around the state to celebrate the swearing in of… The Senate Chamber awaits the opening of the 2019 session. Amarillo Senator Kel Seliger with his wife Nancy on opening day The gallery of the Chamber is open to all members of the public during Session, but you better arrive early on opening day… Senator Kelly Hancock of North Richland Hills and his wife Robin on opening day San Antonio Senator José Menéndez and his wife Cehlia on opening day Senator Kirk Watson of Austin was elected president pro tempore of the Senate by his colleagues. In his acceptance speech he… Edith Royal, widow of legendary University of Texas Head Coach Darrell K Royal, was a guest of Laredo Senator Judith… Governor Greg Abbott (right) and Houston Senator John Whitmire Freshman Senator Carol Alvarado from Houston and her brother memorialize her first day in the Senate. Governor Greg Abbott welcomed new Senators to the Legislature, reminding them of the storied history of the offices they now… Senators Kirk Watson, Donna Campbell, Pat Fallon and Paul Bettencourt stand to take the oath of office. Watson, Campbell and… Department of Public Safety State Troopers stand watch in the gallery during every session. The Sunset Advisory Commission holds its last meeting of the cycle on Wednesday. Comprised of members of both chambers, the… The elected officers of the Senate take the oath of office. They are (L-to-R) Senate Doorkeeper Austin Osborn… Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (left) and Austin Senator Kirk Watson The entire membership of the Senate departs the chamber for the House, where they will join Representatives to canvass votes… Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw with her House counterpart, Chief Clerk of the House Robert Haney. Senator Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham (right) and Representative Shawn Thierry Friendswood Senator Larry Taylor chats with some of his old colleagues. Taylor served in the House from 2003 until his… The Capitol Dome through a transom window in the underground Capitol extension. Mineola Senator Bryan Hughes participates in vote canvassing on Wednesday. Members of both chambers canvass votes on Wednesday. They analyze voting results in order to certify the elections of the… Senator Kirk Watson of Austin proudly shows off a picture of his infant granddaughter. Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola (left) and Senator Pat Fallon of Prosper (center) wait with House members to bring in the…
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