Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas Texas House Speaker Joe Straus (R-San Antonio) released the following statement Tuesday following the House Appropriations Committees unanimous approval of House Bill 1 the General Appropriations Act:
I want to thank Chairman Otto the subcommittee chairs and all of the members of the Appropriations Committee for their outstanding work on House Bill 1. The House budget is a responsible disciplined plan that sets the right priorities for a growing state. It addresses education and transportation it increases transparency and it will allow the House to provide meaningful tax relief. I look forward to working with all the members of the House on this budget.
