“It’s all about government spending.”

“It’s all about government spending.”
Analysts say draft budget “is a great start.”
Both the House and Senate budget drafts spend an unprecedented $130 billion in general revenue.
The Texas House voted for a 29 percent increase, while the Senate approved a 46 percent increase.
Lawmakers are expected to have $131 billion in general revenue appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal biennium, and a $27 billion surplus.
A report shows that Texas property taxes are among the highest in the nation.
Historically, the Legislature has provided minimal tax relief in surplus years.
87th Session Autopsy Reports, State
Capping the growth of state spending at the rate of population plus inflation has been a priority of conservatives for years.
Strengthening the state’s spending limit has long been a priority of conservatives.
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?