“Representative Phil King was one of the good guys this legislative session,” said Michael Quinn Sullivan, President of Texans for Fiscal Responsibility. “King worked diligently this session on behalf of Texas' taxpayers and sound fiscal policy. We need more champions like him.”

Today, State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) announced that the residents of the Chisholm Heights subdivision in East Parker County, just off of White Settlement Road, will no longer be burdened by the large truck traffic that has been plaguing them for three years.

"I strongly encourage residents to contact the conservation district in order to express their concerns," said Rep. King. "Furthermore, cities should continue their efforts to protest the district's decisions by submitting official resolutions passed by their respective city councils to the board as soon as possible."

“Wind energy is becoming a major player, not just in the renewable market, but in competition with all energy sources,” said Wind Coalition executive director Paul Sadler. “Our growth wouldn’t be possible without the support of Representative King, who understands that wind energy is a key ingredient in growing our economy and reaching the state’s renewable energy goals.”

Unfortunately, we have had three hurricanes make landfall on or near the Texas coast since late July. First was Dolly, which hit around South Padre Island. Gustav was next making landfall just east of Texas. And last week we had Ike which devastated much of southeast Texas. The State Guard activated me for each of these hurricanes to assist with relief efforts. I’m very pleased to inform you that the Texas State Guard and all of the other volunteer and relief organizations are doing an outstanding job in handling these efforts.

“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.”