Democrats were thrilled with the bill, praising the $9 billion price tag, teacher pay raises, and funding for all-day pre-K.
Brandon Waltens
Democrats Reject Border Security in Partisan Senate Fight
The resolution, which declares a crisis on the southern border and urges Congress for adequate border funding, was approved in a party-line vote.
Where’s the Relief?
The Texas House is currently on track to fail to deliver meaningful property tax reform and relief to the Texans who elected them.
Democrat Lawmaker: “The Lottery Sucks”
Since its creation in 1991, the lottery’s contribution to state public education funding has shrunk to small single-digit percentages.
Senate Committee Revises Budget, Matches House on Education Spending
Changes made in the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday increase total education reform spending to $9 billion with little dedicated to property tax relief.
Hearing Set for State Spending Limits in Texas Senate
Every Republican senator has signed on as a coauthor of the bill.
Senate Approves Bill for Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Disclosure
Republican State Sen. Ken Seliger (Amarillo) joined several Democrat colleagues in opposing the government transparency measure.
Could Standardized Tests Become Target in Texas Budget Debate?
The high-stakes exams have drawn bipartisan criticism for years for failing to accurately assess students’ knowledge and redirecting classroom education to “teaching for the test.”
Texas Democrats Abandon Abortion Survivors in House Committee
Democrat State Reps. Julie Johnson, Yvonne Davis, Victoria Neave, and Jessica Farrar refused to attend public testimony on the “Texas Born-Alive Infant Protection Act.”
Brett Busby Takes Seat on Texas Supreme Court
Busby was joined by Gov. Greg Abbott as he took the oath of office.