State lawmakers are considering the next two-year budget and how to use the state's record budget surplus of nearly $33 billion.
Phelan said he believes school districts could have already bumped teachers' salaries."If we want to see an increase in teachers' salaries, we're going to have to mandate the school districts take the additional revenue that we give them and increase teachers' salaries because as of right now, many of them are choosing to hire more teachers.
Also this session, bills have been filed to change the Texas Constitution to legalize sports betting and casino gambling at destination resorts. Phelan said he supports both but opposes slot machines in gas stations and convenience stores."If we're successful in the House and Senate on agreeing to some kind of Constitutional amendment, it'll go before the voters, they will ultimately be the deciders on this, and I think it would pass overwhelmingly. I think they should have the opportunity; I think it's that popular among voters.
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