@Glenn_Hegar 🧵The Comptroller has already indicated that among the items discussed will be an updated budget surplus which will be higher than the estimated $27B surplus he had previously announced in July of 2022. #txlege
@Glenn_Hegar TX Comptroller @Glenn_Hegar calls his update a "once in a lifetime" opportunity in front of #txlege lawmakers with relation to the revenues TX has seen.
Projected Budget Surplus is ~$32.69 Billion #txlege
When asked about potentially busting the constitutional and state spending limits, Hegar said he doubts the #txlege would for any purpose, let alone #propertytax relief.
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@BryanforHD2 attempted to make a motion to delay consideration of #HR4 until THURS, 1/12. In response, the Speaker indicated he was not recognized for such motions.
Notable proposed changes in this proposed version of #HR3: Housekeeping Resolution:
👉Increase in #txlege staff compensation from a max $5,280/mo ($63,360) to that of $6,000/mo ($72,000). One staff member can still be exempted from this cap.
👉 Increase in monthly operating account credit from $15,250/mo ($183k/yr) to $17,250/mo ($207k/yr) in session and $15,500/mo (186k/yr) in #txlege interim.
Notable proposed changes in #HR3: Housekeeping Resolution:
- Increase in #txlege staff compensation from a max $5,280/mo ($63,360) to that of $6,000/mo ($72,000). One staff member can still be exempted from this cap.
- Increase in monthly operating account credit from $15,250/mo ($183k/yr) to $17,250/mo ($207k/yr) in session and $15,500/mo (186k/yr) in #txlege interim.