Highland Park High School U.S. History Class Visit December 2007 Rep. Branch joined Mrs. Janice Knott's senior U.S. History class to discuss the history of the Texas Legislature. After the presentation, Dan fielded student questions on what the legislature was planning on doing in the upcoming session. Rep. Branch poses for a picture with HPHS senior Emily George (center) and social studies teacher Janice Knott.

Dan gives a brief history of the Texas Legislature and the similarities and differences between the state and federal government.

Dan answers some of the many student questions.