Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson convened the 88th Texas Legislative Session on the floor of the Texas House of Representatives, becoming the first Texan to preside over the opening of both chambers of the Texas Legislature. After gaveling in the Texas House of Representatives, Secretary Nelson provided opening remarks. Secretary Nelson also presided over the election of Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, Representative Dade Phelan of Beaumont. To watch the full video of Secretary Nelson’s opening remarks to 88th Texas Legislature, click here.