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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

The erection of unsightly billboards along the route of State Highway 130 will be banned, thanks to legislation authored by Representative Mike Krusee during the 79th Legislative Session.  On March 3, 2005, Krusee filed House Bill 2051, which adds State Highway 130 to the list of several state routes 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's Landmark Transportation Reforms Pass

Representative Mike Krusee, working with the Texas Farm Bureau and with input from hundreds of Texans, crafted and passed House Bill 2702. This new law places new limits on toll roads and the proposed Trans Texas Corridor, making 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 >

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