Historically, the Legislature has provided minimal tax relief in surplus years.
State Spending
87th Session Autopsy Reports, State
Autopsy Report: Legislation Passed to Strengthen Spending Limits
Capping the growth of state spending at the rate of population plus inflation has been a priority of conservatives for years.
Bill to Strengthen Spending Limits Sent to Governor
Strengthening the state’s spending limit has long been a priority of conservatives.
87th Legislative Session: An Overview
The 140 days of the legislative session have concluded. What did—and did not—get accomplished?
House Gives Initial Approval to Spending Limits Bill
The bill would cap the growth of state spending to that of population plus inflation.
Senate Passes Spending Limit Bill
In a win for fiscal conservatives, the bill would cap the growth of state spending at the rate of population plus inflation.
Local Government Cutting Spending Amid Coronavirus Shutdown
Due to falling tax revenues caused by shelter-in-place, North Richland Hills announced reductions in spending.
Dustin Burrows Tells Lubbock Chamber Local Governments Must Start Cutting
While taxpayers have good reason to be skeptical of the Lubbock lawmaker’s comments, the fact that he’s already speaking out about forcing budget cuts and preventing tax increases on Texas families is promising.
Proposed Spending Cut: Slash University Funding and Freeze Tuition
A 25 percent across-the-board cut in budgeted 2021 general revenue funding to the state’s public universities and system administrations would achieve savings of nearly $250 million.
Proposed Spending Cut: The Moving Image Industry Incentive Program
The Texas Legislature needs to cut spending now to fulfill their obligations and ease Texans’ tax burden.