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House Research Organization
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Texas State Rep. Larry Phillips
Posted: 9/27/2012 Views: 1518 Impressions: 6043
Categories: Home Life: Health, Politics
Posted: 9/27/2012 Views: 1518 Impressions: 6043
Categories: Home Life: Health, Politics
This week I will talk about the House Research Organization, which is an important department within the Texas House of Representatives. The House Research Organization, or HRO, is a non-partisan division that researches and reports information on a number of issues to the members.
The HRO produces Policy Reports during the interim between legislative sessions, which are an in-depth, thorough analysis of the some of the issues facing the state. Recent Policy Reports have focused on the taxation of internet purchases, the federal e-verify program, and revisions to the Medicaid program in Texas. These reports are informational, but can be indicative of the issues that are likely to be taken up during the next legislative session.
Another kind of report, State Finance, takes an in-depth look at the state budget process. During and after each legislative session, the HRO prepares reports on the proposed budget, a background on the current fiscal issues facing the state, and a summary of the final budget. The HRO also publishes a summary of the most important legislation considered during the session, a report on the governor's vetoes, and an analysis of any proposed constitutional amendments submitted for voter approval.
During the session, the HRO prints the "Daily Floor Report," which is an unbiased analysis of each bill that is up for a vote on the floor that day. This report is extremely helpful to members of the legislature because they include the arguments for and against each bill.
The House Research Organization is directed by a steering committee, which is made up of 15 House members. These members are elected by their fellow members to serve on the steering committee, and set policy for the organization, approve its budget, and ensure the reports from the organization are objective and unbiased.
For more information and to view HRO reports, visit the website www.hro.house.state.tx.us.
You can contact my office by writing to P.O. Box 2910, Austin, TX 78768-2910 or by emailing me at larry.phillips@house.state.tx.us.
My district office phone number is (903) 891-7297.
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