A real treat to join ⁦‪@HannahNorton89‬⁩ and ⁦‪@James_Barragan‬⁩ on James’ inaugural “Reporters Roundtable” as host on Spectrum’s Capital Tonight. It airs at 7. Tune in. #txlege

Luci Baines Johnson, daughter of LBJ, and Congressman Lloyd Doggett at an anti-Trump rally at the Texas Capitol. #txlege

Some of the hardworking members of the Capitol Press Corps in the House chamber #txlege

Secretary of State Jane Nelson is preparing to gavel in the House and will preside over any drama in the speaker race. #txlege

Show time for Day 1 of the 89th #txlege session is at noon. But press and some House already in place.

Top photos were taken yesterday. Bottoms, two years ago almost to the day. Conclusion: I have only one available facial expression in the presence of a camera. #txlege #presscredentials

A bit of a media presence in place ahead of the House committee meeting where condemned inmates Robert Roberson has been called to testify. An open question on whether he shows as the Texas AG has filed a court action against it. #txlege

Rep. David Cook won the GOP Caucus vote with 26 members not participating. He still has just 48 committed votes. “This race is not over,” he told reporters. #txlege