Senator Joan Huffman of Houston poses with Dr. Ray Keck, dressed as George Washington for a resolution honoring Laredo's George Washington Birthday Celebration.

Senator Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso talks with Landon Petry. His father, SSgt. Leroy Petry stands behind him, during a resolution honoring soldiers wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Bryan Senator Steve Ogden (left) admires SSgt. Leroy Petry's prosthetic arm. SSgt. Petry lost his arm fighting in the Middle East.

Senator Leticia Van De Putte of San Antonio introduces a resolution to honor America's wounded veterans.

San Antonio Senator Jeff Wentworth (left) and Senator Kirk Watson of Austin talk about issues at a meeting of the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee.

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst (right) jokes with Governor Rick Perry after Perry finishes delivering his State of the State Address in the House Chamber.

Senator Steve Ogden of Bryan chats with SSgt. Sean Green at a reception for veterans wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Senator Wendy Davis of Ft. Worth greets a veteran in the Senate Chamber for a resolution honoring wounded veterans.