Intern Soup

Bittersweet Endings and New Beginnings

davilinmarie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:22:00 -0400

I haven’t gotten around to writing my last entry in this blog because every time I start to...

Legislator Rap

davilinmarie — Fri, 27 May 2011 16:27:21 -0400

I am going to be a nerd for a minute. Let me rephrase. I am going to be a giant nerd for a minute. I...

Representation: An Analysis

davilinmarie — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:46:46 -0400

The notion of representation is a complex concept consisting of a relationship in which designated...

Examination of the Legislative Process

davilinmarie — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:45:51 -0400

The legislative process involves many factors that are both formal and contextual. These factors...

Professionalization in Three Dimensions

davilinmarie — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:44:31 -0400

Legislative professionalization is typically measured three dimensions: member salary, time devoted...

Essay Post - To come

davilinmarie — Thu, 26 May 2011 18:42:00 -0400

I will be posting my three essays that functioned as my exam for the legislative processes class....

Texas Governor Rick Perry signs into law House Bill 15, the...

davilinmarie — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:41:00 -0400

Texas Governor Rick Perry signs into law House Bill 15, the Sonogram legislation, on May 19, 2011.

Texas Governor Rick Perry meets with students in the Texas...

davilinmarie — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:54:00 -0400

Texas Governor Rick Perry meets with students in the Texas Legislative Internship Program sponsored by Senator Rodney Ellis at the Texas State Capitol in Austin, TX on May 5th, 2011

Emergency Items Update

davilinmarie — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:23:00 -0400

House Bill 15 “Sonogram” — Signed by Governor 19 May 2011, Effective 1 September...

Seven Days

davilinmarie — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:07:00 -0400

Not just a cheesy line from a horror flick, the 82nd legislative session will come to an end on May...

Me at Oasis on Lake Travis with one of my roomies, Naomi...

davilinmarie — Tue, 24 May 2011 10:19:11 -0400

Me at Oasis on Lake Travis with one of my roomies, Naomi Showers.

The last official TLIP event of the session was held at Oasis on...

davilinmarie — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:21:00 -0400

The last official TLIP event of the session was held at Oasis on Lake Travis. It was gorgeous.

The TLIP class of 2011 was honored on the Senate floor. There...

davilinmarie — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:07:00 -0400

Senate Floor

Senate Floor

The Aftermath - Behind Senate Gallery

Sen. Ellis speaks to TLIP interns

The TLIP class of 2011 was honored on the Senate floor. There were 50+ interns lined up, more than anyone brings onto the floor. This year also marks the 20th year TLIP has been a part of the Texas Legislature.

Senate Resolution 1036 by Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston)

The Texas State Capitol at night. I was playing with extended...

davilinmarie — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:17:52 -0400

The Texas State Capitol at night. I was playing with extended exposures using the ledge of a rooftop as my tripod.

The Texas Legislative Caucus Appreciation Dinner. Legislators...

davilinmarie — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:14:02 -0400

The Texas Legislative Caucus Appreciation Dinner. Legislators and staff members enjoyed a night on the TTLA rooftop with some good food, good conversation, and good company.

Macon Elementary from Rep. Mallory Caraway’s district...

davilinmarie — Fri, 20 May 2011 10:07:50 -0400

Honored in the House

Office Visit

2nd Floor Rotunda

Tour

Macon Elementary from Rep. Mallory Caraway’s district visits their state Capitol with the People’s Empowerment Program

More Committee Party Photos. The dog is the smart one.

davilinmarie — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:50:26 -0400

Rep. Sid Miller & Rep. Allen Fletcher

Lasso tricks

Whiplash Herding Sheep

More Committee Party Photos.

The dog is the smart one.

Defense and Veterans Affairs, Environmental Regulation,...

davilinmarie — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:42:47 -0400

Rep. Walle's Wife

Rep. Armando Walle

Maxie G. - TLIP Intern

Naomi S - TLIP Intern

Rep. Marc Veasey

Laolu Yemitan - Legislative Aide

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Chairman Gift to Rep. Sid Miller

Defense and Veterans Affairs, Environmental Regulation, Government Efficiency and Reform, and Homeland Security and Public Safety had their committee party out at the Texas Disposal Systems Exotic Game Ranch this Wednesday.

It was a lot of fun. We shot skeet, watched a monkey ride a dog, and listened to some country music at this georgeous ranch.

It was too dark to take photos of the animals by the time I left, but I plan to go out there again. However, one of the antelope was in for an adrenaline rush or something because it decided to run across the road and the car in front of me almost didn’t see it. Also, emu’s are divas. If they want to cross a road they will walk out in front of your car and make you wait.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Senator Bob Deuell (R -...

davilinmarie — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:15:00 -0400

High School Football Player

Soccer Team

Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Senator Bob Deuell (R - Greenville), Representative Walter “Four” Price (R - Amarillo) and Representative Barbara Mallory Caraway (D- Dallas) joined their co-authors of the bill as well as medical experts, professional athletes, student athletes and representatives of the NFL to host a press conference addressing the growing problem of traumatic brain injuries among student athletes. Senate Bill 835 and House Bill 2038 establish a clear and comprehensive return-to-play protocol for public schools and charter schools in order to safeguard not only students but also coaches and school districts. HB 2038 is currently awaiting approval in the Senate.

Photo

davilinmarie — Thu, 19 May 2011 10:56:00 -0400

Protestors on Budget Night

Ran into some Alpha Phi Omega's!

View of the dome from Underground

Underground Extension

Making Copies - hundreds of copies

My office!

Working hard