The Coppell Middle SChool Orchestra performs in the rotunda at the Capitol.

Royce West (far right) poses with TV talk show host and activist Montel Williams and a group of students from his district.

Former UT standout and NFL 2006 Rookie of the Year Vince Young addresses the Senate during his visit on Tuesday.

Lauren Pressley, an activist for victims of domestic violence, joins Senator Jane Nelson at a press conference to ask for more money for family violence victims' services.

Senator Troy Fraser poses with singer songwriter Aaron Barker on the Senate floor.

Senator Kevin Eltife questions a witness at a meeting of the Senate Committee on Nominations.

Amarillo Senator Kel Seliger chats with a group of students from his district about the importance of education.

Senator Kim Brimer of Fort Worth confers with a staffer over a piece of legislation.