Texas News Two Texas Legislators Say They’ll Skip Session’s Opening Day, Calling It A ‘Superspreader Event’ By Texas Standard Published January 12, 2021 at 9:35 AM CST Twitter LinkedIn Email Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Texas State Capitol in Austin.Shutterstock Michelle Beckley and Ana-Maria Ramos, both Democrats who represent areas in North Texas, will be sworn in via alternative means instead.