Post by Logan on Jun 22, 2016 20:38:24 GMT -6
McALLEN, – Business leaders at a luncheon held at the DoubleTree Suites were asked by Texas House Speaker Joe Straus to look beyond headlines in newspapers and tell state legislators what issues they want covered by the legislature.
Straus was invited to speak at an event hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership.
“I want to wrap up today by reminding you that you also have a role to play. A really big role. You all are the ones in the private sector who are making this economy work. Investing in your community, and raising your families. You see every single day what it takes for the state to succeed,” Straus said.
“As I mentioned earlier, you live in a region that will in many ways determine the future of Texas. And that is why you all need to be heard from. So, please engage with your local representatives and with other legislators, including me, about the priorities and issues that matter to you, not necessarily the ones you see in the newspapers. Let us know what you care about and then hold us accountable for the results. If we work together, we can overcome the challenges this state faces, and make this state’s future even brighter.”
Among the topics Straus covered were the need to create more jobs in Texas, the state budget, public education and school finance, higher education and dual credit, mental health, child abuse and transparency in government.
Read more: riograndeguardian.com/straus-asks-for-valleys-input/
Straus was invited to speak at an event hosted by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership.
“I want to wrap up today by reminding you that you also have a role to play. A really big role. You all are the ones in the private sector who are making this economy work. Investing in your community, and raising your families. You see every single day what it takes for the state to succeed,” Straus said.
“As I mentioned earlier, you live in a region that will in many ways determine the future of Texas. And that is why you all need to be heard from. So, please engage with your local representatives and with other legislators, including me, about the priorities and issues that matter to you, not necessarily the ones you see in the newspapers. Let us know what you care about and then hold us accountable for the results. If we work together, we can overcome the challenges this state faces, and make this state’s future even brighter.”
Among the topics Straus covered were the need to create more jobs in Texas, the state budget, public education and school finance, higher education and dual credit, mental health, child abuse and transparency in government.
Read more: riograndeguardian.com/straus-asks-for-valleys-input/