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In case you missed it, the Texas Legislature is now open for business. The Legislature convenes once every two years to carryout state business and represent the interests of the citizenry in the Capitol. The current session, 81, began today with a relatively ceremonial agenda: an invocation, the swearing in of newly elected officials and remarks from Governor Perry. Of course the big news is that we'll have a new Speaker of the House steering the ship as Tom Craddick (R) is replaced by Joe Strauss (D). Let's hope that the 140 days of Session 81 result in solid legislation benefiting our state and communities rather than devolving into petty partisan politics resulting in nothing but a restored lack of faith in the legislative process.