State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, was initially elected the speaker of the Texas House in 2009.
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"One" Texas school "district alone -- Austin ISD -- is expected to lose more than $530 million in local property taxes to Robin Hood this…
"Texas is growing twice as fast as the rest of the country."
Says Texas lawmakers last year expanded public education’s share of state spending.
Says state budget deal between Texas House and Senate leaders "funds nursing homes, our public schools and universities and provides financial aid for college students."
Says the Texas House has "a record number of new members joining our ranks."