Republican Caucus Chair Responds to Partisan Attack Op-Ed Piece

August 12, 2008

State Representative Frank Corte

Democrat Jim Dunnam, who supported a competitive electricity market in Texas along with a majority of Democrats, is dead wrong with his historical facts and his view of the current market in his op-ed piece Friday, August 1 (“Utility Customers Pay for Wild West Ride”).

King Asks Citizens to Take Action on Appraisal Increases

May 9, 2008


“Many of my constituents have recently contacted me about large increases in their local property tax appraisals. This is deeply disturbing, as the Texas Legislature voted in 2006 to reduce school property taxes by a full one-third. Additionally, we went further by requiring voter approval before certain property taxes could be raised."

Craddick Appoints King to the Select Committee on Property Tax Relief and Appraisal Reform

April 25, 2008


"The people of House District 61 will benefit from having a reform-minded taxpayer advocate, such as Representative King, on this committee," Speaker Craddick said. "Representative King is committed to easing the tax burden on property owners, and his experience will be an asset to this committee."

Consumers to Receive Telephone Tax Relief

April 14, 2008


The Texas Universal Service Fund review began with the passage of SB 5, groundbreaking legislation in 2005, which directed the Texas Public Utility Commission to determine what changes needed to be made to the fund to better reflect today’s competitive marketplace. State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford), the chairman of the House Regulated Industries Committee, sponsored the bill.

Texans for Lawsuit Reform’s Political Action Committee endorses Rep. Phil King

March 3, 2008


Texans for Lawsuit Reform’s Political Action Committee endorses Rep. Phil King for re-election in HD 61 because of his commitment to a fair, honest and efficient civil justice system.

Baptist Christian Life Commission Files Ethics Complaint Against Gambling Ads Attacking Phil King

February 21, 2008

Source: Baptist General Convention of Texas www.bgct.org

Staff

The Baptist General Convention of Texas Christian Life Commission filed a complaint today with the Texas Ethics Commission against Texans for Economic Development, a political action committee of racetrack owners and supporters of video slot machines, alleging the group could be using corporate funds inappropriately to try to influence legislative races.

Representative Phil King Earns Top Statewide Award for Fighting Lawsuit Abuse

February 21, 2008

Texas Insider

Staff

Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC today announced that State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) is the recipient of TLR’s Civil Justice Leadership Award for his support in leading the fight to improve medical malpractice and civil justice laws in Texas.

Early Voting Dates, Times and Locations

PARKER COUNTY

Hours of Early Voting
February 19 - February 22 and February 25 - February 29 - 8:00am to 5:00pm

February 21 - 8:00am to 7:00pm
February 23 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
February 26 - 8:00am to 7:00pm
February 28 - 8:00am to 7:00pm

Main Early Voting Site
Parker County Courthouse Annex
112 Santa Fe Dr.
Weatherford, TX

Branch Early Voting Sites
City of Springtown
102 East 2nd Street
Springtown, TX

The Church in Peaster
8601 FM 920
Peaster, TX

Willow Park Municipal Building

Young Conservatives of Texas Endorse Phil King in Primary

January 27, 2008


“Phil King is a true conservative leader in the Texas House. He represents the people of Parker and Wise counties with honor and distinction, and we are glad to endorse his candidacy,” explained Laura Elizabeth Morales, Director of Public Relations for the Young Conservatives of Texas. “The energy and passion that he has for working for Texas and his deeply held conservative principles make him a truly outstanding leader.”

King Endorsed by Texas State Rifle Association

January 24, 2008


State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) this week was endorsed by the Texas State Rifle Association (TSRA) in his race for re-election to House District 61. King is the only candidate in the District 61 Republican Primary to have received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association.