King Passes Water Recycling Bill
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May 2, 2013
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King Passes Spending Cap Amendment
AUSTIN – Today, State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) successfully amended H.B. 7, a bill dealing with certain revenues and accounts, to put in place a more stringent spending cap for the legislature.
Addressing Our Water Needs
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HOUSE ADOPTS RULES, INCLUDING A CHANGE TO CUT DOWN ON PREVALENCE OF POINTS OF ORDER …
By John Reynolds, January 14, 2013, Harvey Kronberg, www.quorumreport.com
Otherwise, the debate was for the most part pro forma with the biggest change effected coming from Rep. Phil King who successfully made changes to the standards for sustaining a point of order.
In recent sessions, King and others have complained that it has become too easy to kill bills on procedural grounds, with frustration highest when lawmakers have waited until several hours into debate to introduce a point of order.
Preping for ’13 and bucking Boehner
From EmpowerTexans.com, by Michael Quinn Sullivan, December 19, 2012 -
QUOTING… “I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” – Winston Churchill
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Before we let our thoughts turn fully to mistletoe, candy canes and stockings, Texans must prepare for the start of the legislative session – just 20 days from now!Fortunately, some of our legislators have hit the ground running by filing important reform-minded legislation. But will taxpayers be ready to apply the push needed to see them through? Will we commit to holding accountable those legislators obstructing pro-Texas reforms?
Huckabee Endorses Phil King’s Bid for Re-election
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Little Rock, AR – The following statement may be attributed to Governor Mike Huckabee:
“Huck PAC and I are proud to endorse Phil King for re-election as Texas State Representative in District 61.
“Since his election in 1998, Phil has made a lasting impact on Texas public policy; serving as the Chairman of the Regulated Industries Committee, one of the key committees in the Texas House, for three legislative sessions.
King Announces Good News for Barnett Shale Area Roads
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April 27, 2012
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King Announces Good News for Barnett Shale Area Roads
AUSTIN – Today State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) announced that the Texas Transportation Commission has approved an almost $10 million expenditure for maintenance and safety improvement projects on roads impacted by the energy sector in the Barnett Shale area. King has worked tirelessly since the Barnett Shale boom began to ensure that adequate resources are allocated for this area to maintain the safety of the roads.
King Pledges Support for Texas Budget Compact
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AUSTIN – Today, State Representative Phil King (R- Weatherford) pledged support for the Texas Budget Compact, a set of five key principles for a stronger Texas outlined by Governor Rick Perry to keep Texas on the path to prosperity.
“In the shadow of the Obama Administration’s out-of-control tax and spend policies, Texas must stand strong and fight to keep our budget as lean as possible,” King explained, “Texans are already taxed enough at every turn and cannot afford for government to take even more of their hard earned money. By adopting strong, conservative policies now, we can ensure that Texas remains the number one place in the country to do business. That’s why I am pledging my support for the Texas Budget Compact.”
King Endorses Conservative Budget Plan
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March 21, 2012
King Endorses Conservative Budget Plan
AUSTIN – State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) today lauded the organization Texans for a Conservative Budget for their hard work in laying out a conservative roadmap for the next Texas budget. King announced his intention to work toward achieving many of the measures included in the plan during the next legislative session.
