Spending, Taxes and the Economy

The Texas Tribune’s Ross Ramsey moderates a discussion with lawmakers about the budget issues faceing the upcoming Legislative Session. Ross’s guests include:• State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, Vice Chairman of the Senate Intergovernmental Relations Committee; • State Sen. Kirk Watson, D-Austin; • State Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, Vice Chairwoman of the House Higher Education Committee; and• State Rep. Drew Darby, R-San Angelo, Chairman of the House Energy Resources Committee.This event was recorded before a live audience on November 29, 2016, at The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. It was part of the Tribune’s daylong symposium previewing the 85th Legislative Session. Want more Tribune live events? Check out texastribune.org/events or follow us on Twitter @texastribune.