Austin State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52) announced the final passage in the Texas Legislature of her bill that would permit the cities of Taylor and Hutto to maintain and upgrade its recreational facilities. House Bill 1789 now heads to Governor Perrys desk for his consideration.
I am proud that my first bill to reach final passage in the Texas Legislature will have a direct impact on two growing Williamson County communities - Taylor and Hutto said Maldonado. It is vital that we continue working to find ways to increase economic development opportunities like this in Eastern Williamson County to help the region prosper as it grows.
Rep. Maldonado drafted and filed House Bill 1789 which passed in the House earlier this session. Senator Steve Ogden (SD-5) coauthored the bill in the Senate where amendments were included. Rep. Maldonado agreed to the Senate amendments and moved that the House pass the final version of House Bill 1789 Thursday.
House Bill 1789 allows cities with a comparable size to Taylor and Hutto to use the hotel-motel occupancy tax revenue that is already collected to promote local tourism. The revenue from the hotel occupancy tax is currently used for a variety of projects throughout the city. Some new plans include the construction of shade structures and an expansion of seating at the various venues additional restrooms and new sports fields and courts. The city will also consider expanding some of the hike-and-bike trails as well as updating several sport surfaces and their lighting structures.
While this measure will help increase recreational economic and community opportunities in Eastern Williamson County it is only a first step said Maldonado. I look forward to passing additional legislation that will help expand the Eastern Williamson County Higher Education Center and provide increased protections for our homeowners.
House Bill 1332 another bill by Maldonado passed the Senate Thursday without amendments and is also heading to the governors desk. Currently students are held responsible for damaged or lost textbooks but that same requirement is not in place for electronic materials. House Bill 1332 would close that loophole to place electronic textbooks under the same umbrella as regular textbooks. This will help schools divert more funding to curriculum and classroom resources instead of replacing damaged electronic materials.
Maldonado sits on the House Committee on State Affairs and the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs. She is serving her first term in the Texas House of Representatives and represents House District 52 which encompasses a portion of Williamson County including Round Rock Taylor Hutto Thrall Coupland and part of Georgetown and Austin.
Austin State Representative Diana Maldonado (HD-52) announced the final passage in the Texas Legislature of her bill that would permit the cities of Taylor and Hutto to maintain and upgrade its recreational facilities. House Bill 1789 now heads to Governor Perrys desk for his consideration.
I am proud that my first bill to reach final passage in the Texas Legislature will have a direct impact on two growing Williamson County communities - Taylor and Hutto said Maldonado. It is vital that we continue working to find ways to increase economic development opportunities like this in Eastern Williamson County to help the region prosper as it grows.
Rep. Maldonado drafted and filed House Bill 1789 which passed in the House earlier this session. Senator Steve Ogden (SD-5) coauthored the bill in the Senate where amendments were included. Rep. Maldonado agreed to the Senate amendments and moved that the House pass the final version of House Bill 1789 Thursday.
House Bill 1789 allows cities with a comparable size to Taylor and Hutto to use the hotel-motel occupancy tax revenue that is already collected to promote local tourism. The revenue from the hotel occupancy tax is currently used for a variety of projects throughout the city. Some new plans include the construction of shade structures and an expansion of seating at the various venues additional restrooms and new sports fields and courts. The city will also consider expanding some of the hike-and-bike trails as well as updating several sport surfaces and their lighting structures.
While this measure will help increase recreational economic and community opportunities in Eastern Williamson County it is only a first step said Maldonado. I look forward to passing additional legislation that will help expand the Eastern Williamson County Higher Education Center and provide increased protections for our homeowners.
House Bill 1332 another bill by Maldonado passed the Senate Thursday without amendments and is also heading to the governors desk. Currently students are held responsible for damaged or lost textbooks but that same requirement is not in place for electronic materials. House Bill 1332 would close that loophole to place electronic textbooks under the same umbrella as regular textbooks. This will help schools divert more funding to curriculum and classroom resources instead of replacing damaged electronic materials.
Maldonado sits on the House Committee on State Affairs and the Committee on Defense and Veterans Affairs. She is serving her first term in the Texas House of Representatives and represents House District 52 which encompasses a portion of Williamson County including Round Rock Taylor Hutto Thrall Coupland and part of Georgetown and Austin.
