The gavel has dropped on the start of the 89th Texas Legislature in the upper chamber, with proceedings kicking off and new state senators being sworn in to begin the policy- making process.
Gov. Greg Abbott made an appearance in the Texas Senate chamber to speak to members and Texans in the gallery. Abbott told everyone that he hopes the 89th Session will be “the only session this year.”
The green carpet featured a variety of high-profile Texas officials that came to watch the Senate proceedings. Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller, Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath, and Attorney General Ken Paxton each made an appearance.
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