Senator Mike Jackson (right) of La Porte discusses policy issues with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst on the Senate Rostrum.

Katy Senator Glenn Hegar (center) poses with members of the I-10 Chamber of Commerce during NASA Day at the State Capitol.

Senator Bob Deuell of Greenville welcomes visitors in the gallery and applauds during a resolution honoring Moving Images Day at the Capitol.

Thursday was NASA Day at the State Capitol, where Texas honored the contributions of the space program to education and the economy.

Tubie and the Touchstones perform in the Rotunda as part of Grimes County Day at the State Capitol.

Houston Senator Mario Gallegos (right) visits with Senator Tommy Williams of the Woodlands in the Senate Chamber.