My time is up. My season is about here. And Mr. Speaker, in 24 hours, my desk will be clear.

State Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, bidding farewell Sunday afternoon to the Texas House

Politically, I stand before you as an accident. I never really understood politics, and I have the voting record to prove it.

State Sen. Kevin Eltife, R-Tyler, to his colleagues after his selection as Senate president pro tem

Put it in cement, I'm not running against Greg Abbott in four years or any time.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, saying this week that he is never ever ever running for governor

This will be a 'show me, don't tell me' election, where voters look past the rhetoric to the real record.

Rick Perry, during the Thursday launch outside Dallas of his second run for president

It enhances the fan experience, and makes coming to the Longhorn games more attractive.

UT-Austin President Greg Fenves, saying he supports selling beer at home football games