Capitol Newsletter

Economic Development Reform Bill   House Bill 26 increases accountability and transparency of the state's economic development incentive programs and policies while ensuring our programs are working in an efficient and effective manner so that Texas remains a leader in economic development. HB 26 Bullet Points:  Eliminates the emerging technology fund. Creates the Governor's university research initiative. Creates an economic incentive oversight board that will examine economic development programs under the office of the Governor, Comptroller, and Department of Agriculture where the state exercises discretion and creates a schedule for evaluation. Restructures the enterprise fund. Renames the Major Events Trust Fund to the Major Events Reimbursement Program. Standardizes the application process for economic development incentive programs. To read more on House Bill 26 and the other pieces of legislation being debated by the Texas Legislature click here. Paul legislation on the move The Legislative Process My staff and I along with the support of constituent and stakeholder involvement have been working hard to pass bills through the legislative process.  With just over five weeks left in the regular session, the clock is ticking.  Below is a list of bills currently on the move that I have authored.  To review all legislation filed during the 84th regular session please visit the Texas Legislature Online.      HB2921: Relating to authorizing a recreation and wellness facility fee at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. HB3097: Relating to the governance and operation of municipal management districts. HB3310: Relating to the funding policies, actuarial valuations, and reporting requirements of certain public retirement systems. HB3872: Relating to continuing education requirements for an insurance agent, insurance adjuster, or public adjuster; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. HB3910: Relating to completion of continuing education requirements for insurance agents and adjusters. HB3911: Relating to the appointment by insurers, health maintenance organizations, and their agents of holders of a temporary agent's license.   CONSTITUENT CORNER   Students from St. Agnes Academy advocating for conservative issues. A pleasure it was to have Nassau Bay City Manager Chris Reed join me in the House chamber last week. On April 23rd, I laid out my first bill on the Local & Consent Calendar.        Capitol Visitor Information   My staff and I welcome everyone to visit our office as well as the historic Capitol building.  If you are planning a trip to the Capitol be sure to stop by our office, Room E2.814.  Here are some helpful tips for your visit: Texas Capitol Visitor Center Texas State Preservation Board The Bullock Texas State History Museum State Representative Dennis Paul       Texas State Capitol P.O. Box 2910 Office: E2.814 Austin, TX 78768 512-463-0734 Office 512-463-0401 Fax District Office 17225 El Camino Real, Suite 415 Houston, TX  77058 281-488-8900 Office 512-463-0401 Fax   STAY CONNECTED

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