Local reps discuss the Texas Legislative Session and COVID-19 priorities FacebookTwitterEmail 1of11 The flags fly at the Texas Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2020.Billy Calzada, Staff / Billy CalzadaShow MoreShow Less 2of11 The National Guard and DPS state troopers and protect the Capitol grounds on the first day of the 87th Legislature, Tuesday Jan. 12, 2021 in Austin, Texas. More than 100 Texas troopers, including dozens wearing tactical vests and carrying riot gear, stood on guard outside the state Capitol on Tuesday as lawmakers returned to work amid FBI warnings of armed protests at statehouses across the country. (Ricardo B. Brazziell/Austin American-Statesman via AP)Ricardo B. Brazziell, MBR / Associated PressShow MoreShow Less