Texas News Two Texas Legislators Say They’ll Skip Session’s Opening Day, Calling It A ‘Superspreader Event’ KWBU | By Texas Standard Published January 12, 2021 at 9:35 AM CST Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 1:50 Shutterstock Texas State Capitol in Austin. Michelle Beckley and Ana-Maria Ramos, both Democrats who represent areas in North Texas, will be sworn in via alternative means instead.