Senator Jane Nelson of Flower Mound welcomes a young honorary page to the Senate floor.

Photographers Robert White (left) and Harry Cabluck capture floor action during the Senate session.

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst listens to debate on the Senate floor.

Houston Senator John Whitmire asks questions about a bill during session.

Parliamentarian Karina Davis works on amendments to a bill with Senators (L-to-R) Jeff Wentworth of San Antonio, Mike Jackson of LaPorte and Robert Nichols of Jacksonville.

Senator Jeff Wentworth of San Antonio works on bills for the Jurisprudence Committee with clerk Stephanie Hoover.

Senators (L-to-R) Robert Duncan of Lubbock, Steve Ogden of Bryan and Mike Jackson of LaPorte share a laugh during a lull in session.

Dan Rather interviews McAllen Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (left) for his weekly news documentary, Dan Rather Reports in the Senate press conference room.