Slideshow: The Start of the 83rd Texas Lege
With all 180 legislators, along with their families and friends, lobbyists and onlookers gathered under the pink dome for the start of the 83rd Texas legislative session, the Capitol was filled with pomp and circumstance on Tuesday. From the House floor to the Senate chamber — and everywhere in between — Tribune cameras captured the moments.
Enlarge photo by: Todd Wiseman
Legislators, lobbyists, staffers and other Capitol visitors fill the rotunda outside the House and Senate chambers.
Enlarge photo by: Todd Wiseman
Rabbi Neil Blumofe leads an interfaith group, including state Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, in a prayer before the opening ceremonies ...
Comments (3)
gypsy314 ne
Why did David Simpson with draw from speaker ship vote?
Michael Hull
Simpson had nowhere near the amount of support needed to win--you know that, Gypsy.
Charles A. Siller via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Send in the clowns.