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."
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