Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Like most Texans I have serious concerns regarding the impact of federal legislation overreach on our citizens & state budget said Texas House Speaker Joe Straus today following legislative efforts in the Texas House to re-assert Texas rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The Legislature is working to pass a balanced budget that funds the basic needs of our state while holding the line on taxes. Increased federal mandates add unsustainable requirements that affect Texas ability to govern itself.
Last session the House acted with broad bipartisan support to respond to federal overreach. HCR 50 is an excellent first step and Chairman Brandon Creighton and
the Select Committee on State Sovereignty will continue to help the House respond appropriately to 10th Amendment concerns.
