Senators Florence Shapiro, Leticia Van de Putte, Jane Nelson, and Judith Zaffirini (l-to-r) enjoy a moment of levity on the Senate floor.

Senator Leticia Van de Putte demonstrates her trick roping ability. Senator Van de Putte was a member of the Trick Roping Team when she attended Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio.

Luke Janek helps his father Senator Kyle Janek consider the day's bills.

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst greets former Lt. Governors Ben Barnes and Bill Hobby, as well as former State Senator Bob Gammage (l-to-r). The former statesmen were on hand to honor the memory of long-time staffer Margaret Behrens, who died on March 6.

Former Lt. Governors Ben Barnes and Bill Hobby, and former state Senator and Supreme Court Justice Bob Gammage (l-to-r) watch floor proceedings in the Chamber on Tuesday.

Members of the girls Trick Roping Team from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio show off some moves in the Capitol rotunda.

A group of exemplary migrant students from Senator Eddie Lucio's district pose on the East Steps of the Capitol building.

Senate staffers discuss impending legislation on the Senate floor.