January 17, 2017      1:46 PM

Nelson plans to file Senate budget bill today

Also plans to start Finance Committee meetings on Monday.

Sen. Jane Nelson told reporters that she plans to file Senate Bill 1, the Senate budget bill, Tuesday afternoon, calling the legislation a “starting point” and saying she wouldn’t spend more money than what the state has.

Nelson was the Senate finance committee chair last session and is the likely pick for the spot this time around. Nelson said she plans to start finance committee meetings on Monday.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was expected to announce Nelson will chair the committee Tuesday after the Senate went to recess, but left the floor before doing so.

By Eleanor Dearman

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