Revenue estimate increased.
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has raised the revenue estimate for the next biennium by $2.8 billion. With oil prices up to $70/barrel (instead of $50), and better than expected sales tax collections, budget writers will have $110.17 billion in general revenue to appropriate. To read more…
Capitol Complex work begins.
Phase One of the Capitol Complex project has commenced. Phase one includes the construction of two state office buildings, three of the four blocks of the proposed Texas Mall, underground parking, and an expansion of the Sam Houston building. The Texas Facilities Commission has a website providing updates, and includes updates on road closures due to construction. Late 2021 is the planned completion date. To read more…
An award-winning bromance.
U.S. Representatives Beto O’ Rourke (D-El Paso) and Will Hurd (R-Helotes) have been awarded the 2018 Prize for Civility in Public Life by the National Press Club. In March of 2017 faced with flight cancellations, the two Texans set out on a road trip from San Antonio to D.C. and became an example of bipartisan collaboration. To read more…
Only in Austin…
One of our favorite places in Austin is locally owned Terra Toys. You can spend hours perusing 12,000 square feet of jam packed fun. The best part is that you can actually test out the toys! To read more…