Legislative update from True Texas Project
January 30, 2023 | Austin, TX
Week 3 of the 88th Session has come to a close. So what's been happening? Here's a summary from True Texas Project:
Lt Gov. Patrick has appointed Senate Committees. You can see who is assigned to what on the TLO website. Click on the committee name to see the chair and members of the committee. House Committees should be assigned in the next couple of weeks.
First drafts of the Senate and House versions of the budget were filed (SB1 and HB1). They keep signaling "The biggest property tax relief in Texas History." But look closely! That statement is a lot like the one we've heard for many sessions that it was "The most conservative session ever." Check out Texas Scorecard and Texans for Fiscal Responsibility for more details. That $15 billion they've promised in tax relief is not really $15 billion! It's a shell game.
Senator Bob Hall did an election integrity briefing on Tuesday laying out his reasons for moving to paper ballots and several other reforms. Many of our True Texas Project (TTP) Citizen Advocates attended. If you'd like to view the recording, you can find it here. There is also a good summary by Mark Goloby on our TTP Citizen Advocate FB page.
Speaker Phelan continues to signal his opposition to using the budget surplus for property tax relief. He needs to hear from the taxpayers of Texas! Call his office at (512) 463-1000.