Legislature Passes Record Tax Cut, Teacher Pay Raise; Revolutionizes Texas School Finance  

The Legislature recently voted to reform the Texas school finance system, providing a 33% property tax cut for Texas homeowners, ensuring over $2000 in pay raises for Texas teachers,  and transforming the way Texas schools are funded, making sure that our schools are strong for the future.  Read More >

Krusee Stands With Perry Against Illegal Immigration

June 8, 2006

Representative Mike Krusee reiterated his stance against illegal immigration today, pledging to stand with Governor Perry and support his agenda to ensure border security.  Read More >

Turnpike Will Open Nearly Year Early, $400 Million Under Budget

June 8, 2006

Gov. Rick Perry today announced that 40 miles of the Central Texas Turnpike will open nearly a year ahead of schedule and more than $400 million under budget.  Read More >

Krusee Bill Prohibits State Highway 130 Billboards

When surveying the scenic Texas Hill Country along the new State Highway 130, there's one thing you won't see, thanks to legislation authored by Representative Mike Krusee during the 79th Legislative Session.  With the passage of House Bill 2702, State Highway 130 has been added to the growing list of highways upon which billboards are prohibited. Read More >

Bills Pass In House, Senate for Round Rock SWT Campus

Round Rock Leader, May 15, 2003

Efforts to bring a branch of Southwest Texas State University to Round Rock received a boost from the Legislature this week when both the Senate and the House of Representatives passed bills making it possible to fund construction using tuition revenue bonds.  Read More >

Krusee Passes Landmark Transportation Reforms

Representative Mike Krusee, working with the Texas Farm Bureau and with input from hundreds of Texans, placed new limits on toll roads and the proposed Trans Texas Corridor in House Bill 2702.  The bill makes sure that citizens have even greater protection for their property and water rights.  Also, the bill requires a public vote before an existing road may be converted to a toll road.  The bill also includes many other protections.  Read more >

Public Education Funding Rises By $2.2 Billion

Representative Krusee voted to increase the funding of public schools by $2.2 billion over the last biennium. The $2.2 billion increase in spending includes over $1.3 billion for. . . . Read More >

State Approves Financing For Round Rock I-35 Improvements

Press Release, July 29, 2005

Improvements to the Interstate 35 frontage roads in Round Rock could begin this fall thanks to financing approved today by the Texas Transportation Commission.  Read More >

Perry Signs Bill Requiring Vote On Toll Roads

Houston Chronicle, June 14, 2005

Voters would have to give their approval before any tax-funded highways are converted to toll roads under a sweeping transportation bill that Gov. Rick Perry signed today. Read More >

Planning Summit Ponders Future of Texas 130

Austin American-Statesman, November 20, 2005

It was the sort of event where a former road warrior would propose a 2006 election on new commuter train lines and downtown streetcars.   Read More >

Krusee Votes To Limit Property Tax Appraisals

Representative Krusee voted to cap property tax appraisals in order to relieve the heavy tax burden on Williamson County residents.  Even though the measure was supported by the majority of Texans, the measure was blocked by House Democrats.