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Senate Audio/Video Archive — 2009
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Date Program Title Duration Play
01/29/09Press Conference: Senator Kip Averitt
Regarding legislation to improve air quality in Texas. Joined by Sen. Deuell, Sen. Estes, Sen. Seliger, and others.
00h:14mplay
01/29/09Press Conference: Senator Jane Nelson
Texas Obesity Report News Conference
00h:22mplay
01/28/09Transportation and Homeland Security Briefing
Presented by the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee
02h:08mplay
01/28/09Senate Session00h:43mplay
01/27/09Senate Session (Part II)
Joint Session with the House of Representatives; Governor Rick Perry delivers his biannual State of the State address.
00h:57mplay
01/27/09Senate Session (Part I)00h:43mplay
01/27/09Press Conference: Senator Rodney Ellis
Regarding SB 482, relating to the creation of the Texas Holocaust and Genocide Commission. Joined by Sen. Lucio, Sen. Seliger, Sen. Shapiro, and others.
00h:29mplay
01/27/09Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight Committee01h:29mplay
01/26/09Senate Session00h:11mplay
01/26/09Press Conference: Senator Rodney Ellis
Regarding SB 119, relating to the implementation of a low-emission vehicle program. Joined by Rep. Strama.
00h:18mplay
01/26/09Presentation: Senator Florence Shapiro
Presentation on the importance of the arts in public education
01h:25mplay
01/15/09Press Conference: Senator Kel Seliger
Regarding SB 483, relating to incentives for the implementation of projects to capture and sequester carbon dioxide emissions. Joined by Reps. Anchia, King and Lewis, and others.
00h:37mplay
01/14/09Sunset Advisory Commission03h:18mplay
01/14/09Senate Session (Part II)04h:54mplay
01/14/09Senate Session (Part I)03h:06mplay
01/14/09Press Conference: Senator Leticia Van de Putte
Joined by members of the Senate Democratic Caucus.
00h:23mplay
01/14/09Press Conference: Senator Jane Nelson
Regarding SB 476, relating to employment protections and benefits for nurses. Joined by Rep. Howard and others.
00h:26mplay
01/13/09Senate Session
Opening Day of the 81st Legislature
01h:29mplay
01/07/09Senate Committee on Finance02h:48mplay