Texas Senate News

 
May 12, 2023
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THIS WEEK IN PICTURES

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (L) and Jacksonville Senator Robert Nichols Senator Mayes Middleton of Galveston (L) and Senator Brandon Creighton of Conroe Houston Senators Joan Huffman and Paul Bettencourt The Senate honored the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the state of Texas before a gallery packed… The Senate has a number of internship programs to attract young Texans to the Capitol and give them experience working in… Senator Brian Birdwell of Granbury (L) and San Antonio Senator José Menéndez Senator Donna Campbell of New Braunfels and Senator Bob Hall of Edgewood vote against a proposed amendment. Texas' open meetings laws require that notice of any public hearing be posted in the Capitol, as seen here in the Capitol… Senator Brian Birdwell of Granbury listens to witness testimony as he chairs the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and… The dome can be seen through the skylights in the Capitol Extension under the north grounds of the Capitol. Lt. Governor Dan Patrick presides over the Senate. Laredo Senator Judith Zaffirini was celebrated this week as she cast her 70,000 consecutive vote. In office since 1987, the… Senator Lois Kolkhorst of Brenham and Houston Senator Paul Bettencourt Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio and Houston Senator Joan Huffman McKinney Senator Angela Paxton and Senator Parker of Flower Mound Houston Senator Carol Alvarado McAllen Senator Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa confers with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on the Senate rostrum. Workers install new copper panels as part of the Capitol roof restoration. The Senate observed World War II Veterans Capitol Day Thursday, recognizing the contributions of the Greatest Generation. As… Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola Galveston Senator Mayes Middleton (third from left) and Lubbock Senator Charles Perry (far right) work with staff on the… Senator Drew Springer of Muenster (L) and Dallas Senator Nathan Johnson Interns from the Texas Legislative Internship Program were recognized for their contributions over the Session Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (second from right) and Pleasanton Senator Pete Flores (far left) with officers from Atascosa… THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: photo 25 of 25
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