Texas Rep. James Talarico pitches inflation relief bills in legislature

What to do with the multi-billion dollar budget surplus is one of the big questions of the 88th Texas Legislature. State Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock) is pitching a package of bills described as inflation relief that would pause the collection of several state-related fees for a year. Now, this moratorium would be on tolls, vehicle registration, and inspections, as well as creating another sales tax holiday in January for household goods.