Senator Mike Jackson of La Porte (left) and Senator Dan Patrick of Houston discuss policy issues during this week's session.

San Antonio Senator Jeff Wentworth (right) looks over a packet of amendments with Houston Senator Dan Patrick (center) and a staffer.

Choirs from schools in the Big Spring area entertain onlookers in the Capitol Rotunda.

The Texas Forestry Service sponsored a seedling giveaway Wednesday, distributing small trees to citizens to plant at home.

Senators Mario Gallegos of Houston (left) and Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso ensure a favorable review of their bills before the Natural Resources Committee by bringing a magazine featuring a picture of the committee chairman, Senator Kip Averitt of Waco, on the cover.

Senators honored Lt. Governor David Dewhurst with Senate Resolution 510 this week recognizing his induction into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in Belton. Dewhurst is a team roper and competitive cutting horse rider.