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Texas lawmakers unveil draft plan to spend billions on teacher raises, vouchers and border security

The state Senate’s draft budget would also lower property taxes by increasing the homestead exemption for most homeowners.

The Texas Tribune · 1d

Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises

Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.

Texas, Senate and budget bill

The Center Square on MSN · 23h

State budget bill filed in Texas Senate, allocates $1 billion to school choice

The state’s budget bill has been filed in the Texas Senate by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, who chairs the Texas Senate Finance Committee. SB 1 is the Texas Senate’s proposed state budget for the 2026-2027 biennium and written by Huffman,

CBS News · 15h

Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief

The intent is very good that the House and the Senate are starting to work together," Plesa said. There's new money proposed for public schools, teacher pay raises, and property tax relief. There's also a plan to use taxpayer dollars so some students can attend private schools.

Yahoo · 16h

State Senator Kelly Hancock says it's been "encouraging" reviewing proposed budgets for Texas

The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for 2026 and 2027. Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock of North Richland Hills told Jack Fink, "It's encouraging to have this start and see how close we really are together on the one piece of legislation that we have to pass.

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Here’s how Texas may spend $150 billion in tax money

AUSTIN — Texas House and Senate budget writers filed the first drafts of the next state budget Wednesday, calling for more ...

Texas' finances are $24B in the black, but growth rate slows, Comptroller Glenn Hegar says

Legislative budget-writers will start the 2025 session with a strong surplus, the state's chief financial officer says.

Texas lawmakers will have $24B surplus to work with this session, comptroller says

Texas is in good financial shape,” Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday when he announced the 2026-2027 biennium revenue ...

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Texas lawmakers will have $194.6 billion to spend for the next budget, Comptroller projects

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said Monday in his biennial revenue estimate to state lawmakers and leaders. The estimate ...

The Bond Buyer15h

Texas budget plans call for bigger property tax cuts

The state House and Senate announced their spending plans for the upcoming biennium, including funding to continue and ...

Austin American-Statesman13d

Austin again finds itself in crosshairs of the Texas Legislature. Here's what's at stake.

Metropolitan centers such as Austin are driving the state’s fast-growing population, which is outpacing the amount of housing being built, thus driving up costs, according to an August housing ...

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Texas lawmakers get their budget estimate for next two years

Comptroller Glenn Hegar, the state’s chief accountant, released his revenue estimate for the next budget during a discussion ...

hesperianbeacononline1d

Hegar releases biennial revenue forecast

AUSTIN– The Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue ...

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