SD 11 SREC: E-Newletter from State Representative Dennis Paul

GOVERNOR ABBOTT STATEMENT ON BIENNIAL REVENUE ESTIMATE

Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on Comptroller Glenn Hegar's Biennial Revenue Estimate:

"Texans expect their government to live within its means, and I fully expect to sign a budget that does just that. As fiscal conservatives, we must treat our state budget the way families do - by funding our priorities, while constraining the size and growth of government. I will work with the Legislature this session to craft a budget that funds our most vital services without growing faster than the growth of population and inflation."

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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Biennial Revenue Estimate, 2018-19 Biennium

Glenn Hegar

For 2018-19, the state can expect to have $104.9 billion in funds available for general-purpose spending, a 2.7 percent decrease from the corresponding amount of funds available for the 2016-17 biennium. If not for the new constitutional provision dedicating up to $5 billion in biennial sales tax revenue to the State Highway Fund (SHF) starting in fiscal 2018-19, projected funds available for general-purpose spending for 2018-19 would be $109.6 billion, 1.7 percent greater than in 2016-17.

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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