Senator Judith Zaffirini and Lt. Gov. Dewhurst

Young citizens add a youthful curiosity and laughter as they view the Capitol Rotunda from the second floor.

Amendments to CSHB 3 were a challenge that demanded the organizational talents of the Messengers into the wee hours of Wednesday morning.

The Midway Panther Chorale traveled from Waco to fill the Rotunda with clear voices and beautiful music.

Larry Lindsay (center) visited with his father Senator Jon Lindsay.

Brenda Vaughan (left) and Mary Craddock assist in the Calendar Clerk's office and prepared early in the week for the expected deluge of bills before the last weeks of the session.

Senator Ken Armbrister of Victoria and Parliamentarian Karina Casari Davis.

Senators watch over Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw's shoulder as she takes note of the votes.