Houston Senator Rodney Ellis shows off his pink shirt as he poses with Senator Kevin Eltife of Tyler.

Senator Troy Fraser of Horseshoe Bay (right) confers with (R-to-L) Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, House Speaker Joe Strauss and Lt. Gov. Chief of Staff Rob Johnson on the Senate rostrum.

Senate Calendar Clerks Linda Tubbs (left) and Linda Hopkins maintain a positive attitude at the end of session.

Administration Committee Chair Senator Tommy Williams poses with his vice-Chair, San Antonio Senator Carlos Uresti following the completion of the final Local and Uncontested Calendar Session Wednesday.

Dave Nelson, staffer for Flower Mound Senator Jane Nelson (no relation) sits amid a pile of paper work during the final week of session.

Senator Tommy Williams of the Woodlands argues against a proposed amendment during Session.

Senators (L-to-R) Wendy Davis of Ft. Worth, Rodney Ellis and John Whitmire, both of Houston, and Whitmire's legislative assistant Lara Wendler, discuss an amendment on the Senate floor.

An assistant sergeant-at-arms carries a pile of amendments to the rostrum.

Senate Dean John Whitmire of Houston stands with Senate Journal Clerk Dianne Arrington during the reading of a Resolution honoring her. Dianne will retire at the end of the 81st Session following decades of service to the Senate.