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March 24, 2015      1:31 PM

Straus says House budget will allow lawmakers to work on meaningful tax relief

“The House budget is a responsible, disciplined plan that sets the right priorities for a growing state."

Texas House Speaker Joe Straus on Tuesday afternoon praised the work of the Appropriations Committee in passing a $209 billion budget and said that there is much left to do, including the crafting of “meaningful” tax relief.

Some Democrats are angry that billions are being left unspent when the state has needs ranging from transportation to health care. Some conservative critics of House leadership say tax cuts should be in the chamber’s plan right now.  

"I want to thank Chairman (John) Otto, the subcommittee chairs and all of the members of the Appropriations Committee for their outstanding work on House Bill 1,” Straus said.

“The House budget is a responsible, disciplined plan that sets the right priorities for a growing state,” the Speaker said. “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."