I hope there's a lot of name calling.

Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, on next steps after the transportation bill failed in the second special session

Diverting a capped amount of money from the Rainy Day fund to repair roads is much like using a Band-Aid to cover a pothole.

House Speaker Joe Straus, just before the third special session was called by the governor

We only have so many criminal justice dollars, and we need to apply them, in my judgment, towards the areas where we’re afraid of the perpetrators. We’re not afraid of prostitutes. We’re just mad at them.

Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, on efforts to focus on rehabilitation for certain criminals

I think it's the dumbest idea I've ever heard.

U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., on U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's push to shut down the government unless the Affordable Care Act is defunded

There are a lot of Republicans in Washington who are scared. They're scared of being beaten up politically.

Cruz on whether Republicans will vote for that plan during an appearance on Glenn Beck's radio show

It’s no aspersions on Liz Cheney, and I like her, too. And at some point, I think she’ll have an opportunity to serve.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn to Politico on why he's backing incumbent Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, over Cheney

I hope those rumors are right, because I want Perry to work for me. I think that would be a real trip.

Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp, on rumors that Rick Perry will be president of Texas A&M University when his term as governor ends