“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."

"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."

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 for re-election in HD 61 because of his commitment to a fair, honest and efficient civil justice system.

“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.”

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.

“As we walked door to door on Saturday, I was encouraged by the positive response I received on the front porches across Weatherford. Today, I am humbled and overwhelmed by the fact that so many of my local supporters believe in me enough to make a personal contribution to our campaign. I will continue to work hard and personally ask my fellow citizens for another opportunity to work for them in Austin.”

State Representative Phil King stands up for property owners in Parker and Wise counties on World Energy Television. In this informative panel discussion with Phil King and industry leaders, learn about your property rights along with other issues related to gas production in the Barnett Shale.

"Governor Huckabee’s victory in Iowa tonight is a huge breakthrough win and confirms my belief that he will earn our party nomination and win the presidency."

State Representative Phil King of Weatherford wants to shift the burden of school funding from the local property tax to the state. The concept is a good one and could save Texas homesteads, according to Americans for Prosperity state director Peggy Venable, as property taxes are an impediment to Texans enjoying the American dream of home ownership.