AUSTIN — Texas state parks need “significantly” more money, Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick said Wednesday, becoming the latest state political figures to signal support for the 600,000-acre system after years of neglect. Gov. Rick Perry called in July for a funding boost, and Democratic gubernatorial challenger Chris Bell has as well. A recent report by the Star-Telegram found that chronic funding shortages had resulted in deteriorating sewer systems, inoperable vehicles, leaking roofs and the partial shutdown of one park because of environmental violations. In a letter Wednesday to the Legislative Budget Board, Craddick, R-Midland, said it’s important to come...