Sep
2
Written by:
William Lutz
9/2/2011 4:27 PM
Rep. Jim Keffer (R-Eastland), a key member of Speaker Joe Straus's leadership team, has started a petition campaign, urging the Congress to send a balanced budget amendment to the states for ratification. The website can be found at http://www.balanceourfederalbudgetnow.com. During the regular session, Keffer authored HCR 18, calling for Congress to submit a balanced budget amendment to the federal constitution to states for ratification. (That is NOT the same as a constitutional convention, which is more controversial.)
“Our Texas Constitution reflects our commitment to conservative values,” said Keffer. “We have to make tough decisions and prioritize spending just as Texas families do in tough times, and we have been able to keep the size of our state government in check and our economy stable and job friendly.”