Texas Senate News

 
May 10, 2019
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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

Senator John Whitmire of Houston (left) and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Senator Pete Flores of Pleasanton looks out onto the Capitol grounds from a window in the Senate chamber. An honor guard stands at attention before the annual Texas Peace Officers' Memorial Ceremony begins. This ceremony honors… Senator Robert Nichols of Jacksonville and staff review legislation in the chamber. More than 100 amendments were filed to the Senate's major education reform bill, passed on Monday night. Education Committee Chair and Friendswood Senator Larry Taylor is congratulated by his colleagues for his leadership and… El Paso Senator José Rodríguez consults with Parliamentarian Karina Davis. Senator Charles Perry of Lubbock welcomes members of his alma mater, the Texas Tech University Men's Basketball Team, in… Senator Pat Fallon of Prosper and staff go over legislation. Conroe Senator Brandon Creighton with staff Houston Senator Borris Miles Senator Kel Seliger of Amarillo (foreground) participates in floor debate with Conroe Senator Brandon Creighton and Houston… Governor Greg Abbott and McKinney Senator Angela Paxton As the sessions stretch into the evening, and later, towards the end of the session, the lighting in the Senate chamber… Senator José Menéndez (right) and Representative Ray Lopez, both of San Antonio, chat with constituents on the east steps of… Senator Eddie Lucio of Brownsville (right) and San Antonio Senator José Menéndez signal a vote of "aye" on a question by… Senator Royce West of Dallas (left) with Houston Senators John Whitmire and Joan Huffman New Braunfels Senator Donna Campbell and Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa of McAllen Senator Dawn Buckingham of Lakeway and Dallas Senator Nathan Johnson Deskmates Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola and Burleson Senator Beverly Powell Austin Senator Kirk Watson and staff Senator Brian Birdwell of Granbury Senate Doorkeeper Austin Osborne (right) chats with a Messenger from the House while he waits to be recognized from the… Staffers line the brass rails, ready to help members during legislative debate in session.
Session video and all other Senate webcast recordings can be accessed from the Senate website's Audio/Video Archive.

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