State Spending

Parent Sues Texas for Excluding Islamic Schools From Education Freedom Program
Parent Sues Texas for Excluding Islamic Schools From Education Freedom Program
The schools were excluded for alleged ties to a terrorist organization.
Texas Military Funds Directed To Water Infrastructure Project
Texas Military Funds Directed To Water Infrastructure Project
The projects are intended to increase the resiliency of Del Rio’s water capacity.
State Officials Approve Costly New Regional Water Plans
State Officials Approve Costly New Regional Water Plans
Board member Ashley Morgan emphasized the importance of transparent governance.
After Minnesota Scandal, Abbott Orders Review of Texas Child Care Program
After Minnesota Scandal, Abbott Orders Review of Texas Child Care Program
The Texas governor noted that the state already conducts routine audits and in-person site visits of child care providers.
Patrick Backs Trump’s Baby Investment Plan, Wants To Double It in Texas
Patrick Backs Trump’s Baby Investment Plan, Wants To Double It in Texas
Under the proposal, Texas newborns would receive an additional $1,000 from the state treasury at birth.
Oncor Pushing $33 Billion Power Project Expansion
Oncor Pushing $33 Billion Power Project Expansion
California-owned energy company Oncor has ties to the project expansion, a move expected to boost its profits at the expense of Texans.
Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project
Experts Criticize Unauthorized State Energy Project
New transmission lines will cost over $200 per year for the average residential consumer in most parts of the state.
Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare

Gov. Abbott, Secretary Kennedy Announce Funding for Rural Healthcare

Texas will receive $100 million in federal funding each year for the next five years.
USDA Approves Texas’ SNAP Waiver Request 

USDA Approves Texas’ SNAP Waiver Request 

Texas’ new law prohibiting the purchase of soda and candy using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits cannot take effect without the...
Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Releases 2025 Legislative Index 

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility Releases 2025 Legislative Index 

Texans for Fiscal Responsibility gave the 89th Legislature an overall score of 59.
Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
Texas Increases Artificial Intelligence Funding & Regulations
These regulations seek to tame the wild west of emerging technologies while increasing innovation and development.
Texas To Become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’
Texas To Become ‘Bitcoin Sanctuary’
Cryptocurrency advocates rejoice as Texas invests in Bitcoin.