From Larry Gonzales

This week the 83rd Legislature was sworn-in and we began what will be an eventful 140 days. Thanks to everyone who came by our office or sent well-wishes.
Catching Up With Chairman Munisteri
I was honored to receive kind words from Republican Party of Texas Chairman Steve Munisteri in his Chairmans Update this week: The next day back in Austin I had a chance to meet with Rep. Larry Gonzales regarding strategies to effectively outreach to Hispanic communities said Chairman Munisteri. Rep. Gonzales was recently reelected to his second term and is a rising star within our party he added.
Youll be hearing more from us on Hispanic outreach in the coming months. Click here to see the full Chairmans Update
http://larry52.com/rptquote
Comptroller Releases Revenue Estimate
The Comptroller on Monday released her revenue estimate for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 and the upcoming 2014-2015 biennium. As we anticipated our states economy is improving and well have more money available to us this session. However this doesnt make the budget process easy. With increased revenue comes different challenges. We still need to make fiscally responsible decisions related to spending. Click here to read more on the Comptrollers revenue estimate.
http://larry52.com/compest
Visiting with Republican Women
Monday I addressed the Northwest Austin Republican Women on issues ranging from the budget to water rights to education at their monthly luncheon. Click here to read more about the meeting:
http://larry52.com/NWARepW
Weekly Video Update
This Session well be filming weekly updates about what the Legislature has been working on. You can check out this weeks video by clicking here:
http://larry52.com/1stLegeUpdate
Introducing Quick Hits
Here are some articles of interest weve spotted this week around the internet. Thanks to our friends at the Texas Tribune and the Austin American Statesman for this weeks Quick Hits.
Texas Senate Keeps 2/3rds Rule:
http://larry52.com/TXtwothirds
TEA Commissioner Williams Discusses Guns in Schools:
http://larry52.com/TEAgunsTX
Commissioner Williams Addresses School Testing & Accountability:
http://larry52.com/TestAcct