A gospel choir from San Antonio's School of Excellence in Education performs as part of the Texas Schoolhouse at the Capitol.

Senator Troy Fraser of Horseshoe Bay looks over a record vote with Secretary of the Senate Patsy Spaw.

Houston Senator Dan Patrick explains nuances of the legislative process to his daughter Shane.

Senator Glenn Hegar of Katy jokes with San Antonio Senator Leticia Van de Putte.

Senate Doorman Austin Osborn holds the mic for a messenger from the House.

Senator Robert Duncan of Lubbock (left) discusses an amendment with San Antonio Senator Jeff Wentworth.

Senators Joan Huffman and Royce West work on a bill with staffers Jonathan Stinson (left) and Kelvin Bass.

Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, a recent inductee into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, shows a group of school kids the proper way to throw a rope.