Senator Eddie Lucio (left) chats with Senators Bob Deuell and Jane Nelson in the Senate Chamber.

Senator Florence Shapiro and Chris Harris get good news from a staffer at the brass rail in the Senate Chamber.

The Senate honored this week four exonerated men who spent time in prison for crimes they did not commit. Standing with them are Senators Rodney Ellis (far left) and John Whitmire (far right).

Left: Senator John Carona and his wife pose with their two children, who served as Honorary Pages for the day.
Right: Senator John Carona of Dallas sits at his desk with his son in the Chamber.

Senator Leticia Van de Putte greets members of Chap. 219 VFW of Austin before a meeting of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Military Installations.

Senator Mario Gallegos (center) returned from his recovery from a January liver transplant in his hometown of Houston for the vote on the state budget. He is joined with Senators Bob Deuell (left) and Robert Nichols.

Guests are recognized as part of a resolution honoring Fiesta San Antonio, a 10 day annual festival that is one of the largest events in Texas.

Senator Kip Averitt (right) discusses provisions in the state budget with staffer Josh Meeks.