The chair of the House Appropriations Committee and a key committee member on the looming budget shortfall, cuts to come and spending priorities for the next two years.
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Capriglione, R-Southlake, has represented House District 98 since 2013. He currently serves as chair of the House Appropriations Committee and sits on the Mass Violence Prevention and Community Safety, Pensions, Investments and Financial Services committees. Capriglione owns a private equity management company focusing on businesses located in Texas.
González, D-Clint, has represented House District 75 since 2013. She serves as vice chair of the House Local and Consent Calendars Committee and sits on the Appropriations and Public Education committees. González is also chair of the House LGBTQ Caucus and is serving her second terms as both vice chair of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus and secretary of the House Border Caucus.
