Abbott leads his family through the Ross Volunteers at the Inaugural Ball.
Abbott leads his family through the Ross Volunteers at the Inaugural Ball. Bob Daemmrich
The bar drew a crowd at the ball.
The bar drew a crowd at the ball. Bob Daemmrich
State Sens. Eddie Lucio, Bob Hall and Carlos Uresti at the ball.
State Sens. Eddie Lucio, Bob Hall and Carlos Uresti at the ball. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Several Texas traditions come together at the ball.
Several Texas traditions come together at the ball. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Guests arrive at ball at the Austin Convention Center.
Guests arrive at ball at the Austin Convention Center. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Abbott, his daughter Audrey and his wife, Cecilia, wave to folks at the inaugural parade.
Abbott, his daughter Audrey and his wife, Cecilia, wave to folks at the inaugural parade. Erika Rich
Flanked by security, Abbott and his family ride up Congress Avenue.
Flanked by security, Abbott and his family ride up Congress Avenue. Bob Daemmrich
Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick shake hands at the end of the inaugural parade.
Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick shake hands at the end of the inaugural parade. Bob Daemmrich
Chrisma Boone sits on the lap of her uncle, Gov. Greg Abbott, as they watch the inaugural parade on Congress Avenue.
Chrisma Boone sits on the lap of her uncle, Gov. Greg Abbott, as they watch the inaugural parade on Congress Avenue. Bob Daemmrich
Patrick waves to onlookers from the south entrance to the Capitol grounds.
Patrick waves to onlookers from the south entrance to the Capitol grounds. Erika Rich
The ever-popular Texas A&M Aggie Band marches up Congress Avenue in the inaugural parade.
The ever-popular Texas A&M Aggie Band marches up Congress Avenue in the inaugural parade. Bob Daemmrich
Plenty of cowboy hats were in evidence at the inaugural parade.
Plenty of cowboy hats were in evidence at the inaugural parade. Erika Rich
Abbott shows his allegiance to the University of Texas as the Longhorn Band passes by in the inaugural parade.
Abbott shows his allegiance to the University of Texas as the Longhorn Band passes by in the inaugural parade. Bob Daemmrich
Newly sworn in, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick watch the inaugural parade up Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas on January 20, 2015.
Newly sworn in, Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick watch the inaugural parade up Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas on January 20, 2015. Bob Daemmrich
Onlookers wave and take pictures as the inaugural parade makes its way toward the Capitol.
Onlookers wave and take pictures as the inaugural parade makes its way toward the Capitol. Erika Rich
After Abbott and Patrick were sworn in, barbecue — and lots of it — was served on the Capitol's West Lawn.
After Abbott and Patrick were sworn in, barbecue — and lots of it — was served on the Capitol’s West Lawn. Erika Rich
A crowd is shown during the Pledge of Allegiance at the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
A crowd is shown during the Pledge of Allegiance at the inauguration ceremony for Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
At the inaugural celebration, a girl in the crowd holds up a drawing that includes the Texas flag.
At the inaugural celebration, a girl in the crowd holds up a drawing that includes the Texas flag. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
A look at the Texas Capitol before the inaugural festivities begin.
A look at the Texas Capitol before the inaugural festivities begin. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
Dan Patrick is sworn in by his son Ryan, a state district judge in Harris County,while his daughter Shane and his wife, Jan, look on.
Dan Patrick is sworn in by his son Ryan, a state district judge in Harris County,while his daughter Shane and his wife, Jan, look on. Bob Daemmrich
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht swears in Greg Abbott as the 48th governor of Texas.
Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht swears in Greg Abbott as the 48th governor of Texas. Bob Daemmrich
Patrick waves to the crowd before being sworn in.
Patrick waves to the crowd before being sworn in. Bob Daemmrich
Abbott, his wife, Cecilia, and their daughter, Audrey, at the inauguration.
Abbott, his wife, Cecilia, and their daughter, Audrey, at the inauguration. Bob Daemmrich
A view of the podium before Abbott and Patrick were sworn in.
A view of the podium before Abbott and Patrick were sworn in. Marjorie Kamys Cotera
A huge lunchtime barbecue — 4 tons of brisket, for starters — was served as part of the inauguration festivities.
A huge lunchtime barbecue — 4 tons of brisket, for starters — was served as part of the inauguration festivities. John Jordan
Shown the day before Abbott and Patrick were inaugurated, an ocean of seats surrounded the podium.
Shown the day before Abbott and Patrick were inaugurated, an ocean of seats surrounded the podium. John Jordan
Congress Avenue, south of the Capitol, is prepared for inaugural festivities on Monday.
Congress Avenue, south of the Capitol, is prepared for inaugural festivities on Monday. John Jordan

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John Jordan is the senior visuals editor, part of the team that ensures our stories are graced with arresting visuals. Based in Austin, John grew up in South America and has managed to hang on to some...