AUSTIN, Texas — Speaker of the Texas House Dustin Burrows today released the following statement after attending Governor Greg Abbott’s biennial “State of the State” address to lawmakers and guests in Austin, Texas:

“This session, the Texas House is committed to delivering conservative, common-sense solutions to the state’s most pressing issues—issues on which Governor Abbott, the House and Senate are clearly largely aligned,” said Speaker Burrows. “Tonight’s address reinforced the priorities that will demand lawmakers’ attention this session, including strengthening education through school choice and school finance investments, securing our water future, improving government efficiency, cutting property taxes, and ensuring our students are prepared to meet the demands of a growing workforce, among others. I am especially eager for the Texas House to address the challenges small businesses face by reducing burdensome regulations and fees and ensuring entrepreneurs can succeed in our state. I appreciate Governor Abbott’s advocacy on these issues and look forward to working with members across both chambers to pass these items into law before the Legislature adjourns sine die.”