SENATOR MIDDLETON FILES BILL TO MOVE STATE AGENCIES OUT OF AUSTIN AND SLASH GOVERNMENT SPENDING

AUSTIN— Senator Mayes Middleton filed Senate Bill 1004 to relocate Austin-based state agencies closer to the citizens they serve.

“Austin is one of the most expensive cities in Texas, with the highest cost of living,” said Senator Middleton. “There is no reason almost all our state agencies should be in Austin. Moving state agencies to lower cost areas of the State will save taxpayer dollars about 40% on renting office space alone, and will improve government efficiency.”

“President Trump has proposed the same concept for the federal government,” Senator Middleton said. “Washington D.C. values don’t match the rest of American’s values, just like Austin doesn’t represent the rest of Texan’s values. Moving agencies out of Austin is a win-win for taxpayers and allows agencies to be closer to the Texans they serve and work for.”

SB 1004 will be considered during the 89th legislative session, which is currently underway.