Agenda for Change
Roland is working to strengthen our communities with innovative solutions to the enormous challenges families and small
businesses confront. Below are some of the legislative proposals he has filed as a part of his Agenda for Change.
1. Elect State Insurance Commissioner
Texans pay more than twice the national average to insure their homes, and rates keep going through the roof.
Changing from an appointed to an elected state insurance commissioner could help inject accountability into the
system and give Texans more leverage over continuing rate hikes by the major insurance corporations.
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2. Repeal Texas Blue Laws
In the wake of the worst financial collapse since the Great Depression, Texas needs to modernize its economy to bring
in revenue and safeguard vital services. One way is to level the playing field for small businesses by repealing
current state laws that prohibit Sunday sales of alcohol in retail outlets but allow beer and wine sales in bars and restaurants.
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3. Generate Millions By Closing Loophole
The current financial crisis calls on us to think creatively about how to fund important services. One way is to close
the longstanding loophole in the state's excise tax that calculates some tobacco products' tax liability according to
price instead of weight. HB 1289 closes that loophole - and bring in an estimates $100 million in additional revenue for Texas.
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