The first week of the 81st Texas Legislative Session has now officially come and gone. This session we will tackle major issues in the face of a projected decline in the state budget for the next two years of about $9 billion due in part to falling revenues from sales taxes.
This week has been especially exciting after the swearing-in ceremony of the first day of session, and on the second day of session, I felt honored as I led the opening prayer of the Texas House of Representative. And now it's time to get down to work with my colleagues as we prepare for a session of helping the people.
My legislative agenda includes bills that I've filed for more rights for renters and apartment dwellers, higher standards for charter schools, increasing the salary for public school teachers, making sure electricity companies are charging their customers appropriately, requiring nursing homes to have generators, beautification projects, increasing the benefits for retired teachers, addressing disaster preparedness and response; and many more bills still being drafted.
I will keep you all informed as I continue to help the people of District 146 in the Texas House of Representatives.
I'm back in the Legislature in order to help the constituents of District 146, so if you have any questions, concerns or would like to voice your opinion on legislation, please contact my office at 512.463.0518 or 713.741.8800.
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