Property Tax Reform & Relief Act of 2017
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Texans have spoken loud and clear. Common-sense property tax reform legislation is long overdue. After eight interim hearings across the state and over 50 hours of public testimony property tax relief legislation Senate Bill 2 was filed on Tuesday. The goal of this legislation is to bring additional lasting property tax relief for homeowners and
businesses.
- To read more on SB 2 click here.
Additional Legislative Priorities
This week I announced an additional list of legislative priorities (21-25) for the 85th legislative session. These priorities are part of my commitment to life liberty and conservative government.
- To see the list of my top priorities click on the following links: 1-10 11-20 and 21-25.
Adoption of Constitutional Spending Limit
On Thursday the Legislative Budget Board adopted a constitutional spending limit that will restrict budget growth to 8 percent over the next two years. Texans expect their state government to spend taxpayer dollars wisely - and that is what well do.
License to Carry Fee Reform
Since I first began my public service as a Texas Senator Ive fought for our 2nd Amendment Rights. This week Im proud to announce that Sen. Robert Nichols filed SB 16 which will make lawful carry more affordable for law-abiding Texans.
- You can read my full statement here.
Addressing the Crises in Foster Care
Protecting every Texas child is a priority for all of us. On Thursday the Senate approved a funding request from the Department of Family and Protective Services for additional caseworker and salary increases to make sure we have the staffing resources that are
needed to assure the safety of our children.
- You can read a statement from me and the senators who are leading on this issue here.
National Adoption Month Comes to End
As Novembers National Adoption Month comes to an end you can still make a difference for Texas foster kids. Faith-based communities continue to look for potential foster parents willing to open their hearts and homes to a Texas child in need.
- Ive created a special webpage where you can find more information on how you can help.
Senate Christmas Tree
This week marked the Texas Senates second annual Christmas Tree ornament decoration ceremony. Senators Kelly Hancock Joan Huffman Jane Nelson Larry Taylor Sylvia Garcia and Lois Kolkhorst stopped by to put up ornaments from their districts. We also had a helping hand from two students from Academy at Nola Dunn Elementary School.
