Members of the Harris County Precinct 1 Seniors' Drama Program perform on the south steps of the State Capitol.

Senator Troy Fraser of Horseshoe Bay chats with two pages in the Senate Chamber.

Kerry Doster, on the right, and a student from Sul Ross State University came to the Capitol Thursday to promote their Farrier Technology program. A farrier is a specialist in equine hoof care.

Helen Madla speaks in support of legislation named in honor of her late husband, former Senator Frank Madla, that would require smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in new homes. She is joined by (L-to-R) Senators Eddie Lucio, Leticia Van de Putte, Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa, and Rep. Rob Eissler.

Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa greets delegates from his district on the Senate floor for a resolution honoring Hidalgo County.

(L-to-R) Senators Eliot Shapleigh, Steve Ogden, Kyle Janek and Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa look at the vote tally for SCR 20 over the shoulder of Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw.