Texas House gears up for heated budget debates

AUSTIN (NEXSTAR) — State Representatives pre-filed more than 400 amendments to the House budget proposal that tackle some of the most proactive political issues.
The House’s budget proposal is set to go to vote Thursday but members think heated debates on some hot button issues will continue on into the early morning Friday.
“We all have bets on how long it’s going to go,” said State Rep. John Zerwas, R-Richmond, “My bet on when we finish is 3:15 a.m.&rdq