Nobody's ever come back up here and given us money back.
Nobody asks for less money.
Thus, as legislators begin debating bills, they'll be faced with the burden of finding the funds necessary in order to pass some legislation. That being the case, and the fact that we don't spend in the red, it's going to limit some efforts in legislation. The tight funds may be a result of state tax cuts approved in 1997 and 1999. Darren Whitehurst, legislative director for Sen. Chris Harris, R-Arlington, said the comptroller's office may find additional revenue to help ease the current strain on funds. While the budget will take precedence during the session, it won't be the only time-consuming issue facing lawmakers.