During the past Session, twenty-nine students from Senate District 18 participated in the Honorary Page program. Travis Zavesky, Leslie Penick, Grace Kettling, Taylor Martinez, Kirby and Peyton Matocha and Andrew Locklair were among those who enjoyed the opportunity to see the Senate in action and history in the making.

Senator Hegar with Kenneth Dierschke, President of the Texas Farm Bureau and Bob Stallman, President of the American Farm Bureau in the Senate Chamber when the men were introduced in the Senate Chamber during the 81st Session.

Mayor Joe Morton presents Senator Hegar with a City of Palacios Centennial flag in honor of the city's 100th anniversary.

Jim Monaghan of Waelder visiting with Senator Hegar during the Session. Constituents are encouraged to visit and express their comments and concerns regarding bills being considered by the Legislators.

Many groups visited with Senator Hegar during the 81st legislative session. Pictured are a group of physicians from the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH); the McDonald Junior High (Katy ISD) Panther Fiddlers who performed on the south steps of the capitol; the Bastrop, Elgin, and Smithville Chambers of Commerce of Texas (BEST); the Fayette County Leadership Class and the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce.

Each day while in Session, the Texas Senate begins with a moment of prayer. Clergy from all over the state are invited to deliver the opening prayer. Pictured are Reverend Tim Webb of Brenham and Reverend Tom Barnette of Pattison who represented Senate District 18.

Doctors who are members of the Texas Academy of Physicians (TAFP) donate their time and medical skill by coming to the Capitol during the legislative session to care for the legislators, staff and visitors who have need of their services. We were fortunate to have Dr. Robert Youens, President of the TAFP of Weimar, Dr. Henry Boehm of Brenham, Dr. David Watson of Yoakum (with his granddaughter Christian Cain), and Dr. Art Klawitter of Needville serve as our Physician of the Day.

Many groups from the district came to the capitol during the Session. The Aransas-Fulton Middle School Band performed on the south steps of the Capitol, a group from Matagorda County had a special day at the Capitol, the 7th grade class from St. Phillips' School in El Campo were recognized in the Senate, and Jackson County citizens came to Austin to meet with Senator Hegar.

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst and Senator Hegar in the Senate Chamber.