HOUSE APPROVES BALANCED BUDGET THAT PRIORITIZES EDUCATION, CHILD PROTECTION The Texas House gave overwhelming approval early last Friday to a balanced two-year state budget proposal that reduces state spending by more than $1 billion but puts additional resources into public schools and  | | | Rep. Mary Ann Perez, Sen. Larry Taylor, Reps Wayne Faircloth, Dennis Paul and Ed Thompson on budget night. |
The House approved its version of Senate Bill 1 with a final vote of 131-16. The budget provides an additional $1.5 billion for public schools,$500 million to address a shortfall in the health care program for retired teachers, and an increase of more than $450 million to address crises in Child Protective Services and foster care. It also puts more resources toward mental health services and Texas Grant scholarships,and it protects voter-approved funding for transportation improvements. |
TEXAS CATHOLIC CONFERENCE OF BISHOPS Representative Paul meets with members from Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and TCCB | | | | Rep. Paul and TCCB members participating in a group prayer. | |
The public policy voice of the church, the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops, stopped by the Capitol office to speak about the legislation they are in support and opposed for during this session. Several of their priorities included protecting human life, sanctuary cities, tax credit scholarships and foster care reform. |
| IBAT LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST Independent Bankers Association of Texas host buffet for the state representatives and senators | | | Rep. Paul with chairman of the board for First State Bank in Graham, TX Jay Gober and President of IBAT services Kurt Nelson |
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GOV. ABBOTT WELCOMES BOEING'S NEW GLOBAL SERVICES HEADQUARTERS TO TEXAS Governor Greg Abbott welcomes the new Boeing Global Services (BGS) headquarters to Texas. Boeing already employs more than 4,000 employees in the state and has major sites in Houston, San Antonio and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The BGS site will be located in Legacy West in the Plano area and will house BGS leadership as well as support staff and will serve as the central hub for 20,000 employees around the world. |
REP. PAUL THANKS TEXAS CONGRESSMEN Representatives Farenthold, Weber, Babin and Johnson announce Texas maritime caucus, their plan to promote Texas ports and waterways WASHINGTON-- Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas), Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas), Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) and Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas) announced the creation of the Texas Maritime Caucus Wednesday. The mission of the Caucus is to promote Texas ports and waterway districts, illustrate the importance of the ports and waterways to areas of the state and nation beyond the Gulf of Mexico, and advocate for changes in current law to facilitate optimal import and export of cargo and the transportation of passengers. The group plans on making ports a national conversation.
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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:
For Austin scheduling inquiries during legislative session, contact: kathy.haigler@house.texas.gov
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