| REP. PAUL SENDS WASHINGTON $2.8 BILLION BILL FOR BORDER SECURITY COSTS
House members call on the federal government to reimburse Texas taxpayers resulting from Washington's failure to secure the border "Securing our nation's borders is a federal responsibility, but Washington's failure has  | | | Members join to present bill for border reparations. |
forced Texas to take action on our own for many years. As a result, Texas taxpayers are carrying a tremendous financial burden that should be shared equally by all Americans," said Rep. Paul.
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| PROPOSED TEXAS HOUSE BUDGET The House took the first step towards producing a balanced budget that reflects the priorities of the Texas House while not increasing taxes or using money from the Rainy Day Fund
- Public Education - Provides funding to pay for expected enrollment growth of 165,000 students over the next two years.
- Child Protection - Provides $268 million to bring stability to the CPS workforce and reduce employee turnover.
- Mental Health Care - Increases funding for behavioral health by $162 million.
- Border Security - Provides the $663 million necessary to maintain the border security initiatives approved by the 84th Legislature.
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| THE HOUSE AND SENATE'S BILLION DOLLAR DUEL Separate budget proposals show even more separate priorities Budget proposals were released Tuesday, noting an almost $8 billion gap between the House and | | | Image from the Texas Tribune. |
Senate's budget. The main areas for disagreement: spending on public education and border security. Read more here. |
| TEXAS' 85TH LEGISLATURE COMMENCES Session began on Jan. 10 with much awaited anticipation
| | | | Rep. Paul pictured with his daughter Elizabeth and wife Eliza on Opening Day at the Capitol. | |
Interim dies down and session rolls in. Members gather with family celebrating and also preparing for the hard work to come. With legislation already published, key bills give way to the hot topics of debate of the 85th Legislature.
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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:
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