Fog enshrouds Texas Capitol dome on Jan. 8, 2019, opening day of the 86th Texas Legislature. KEN HERMAN/American-Statesman Capitol Fog 3
For most of us, nothing is less entertaining than watching legislative hearings. But on Monday, it was can’t-miss television as members of the Texas State Senate met with officials and administrators from Big 12 schools to discuss the impact of Texas’ departure for the SEC. And for once, some Texas senators actually spoke for the people they represent when they verbally blasted University of Texas president Jay Hartzell and his university’s football program.
Senator Lois Kolkhorst was one of the most animated players in this drama when she took to the microphone.