Only 11 Republicans voted against the measure that has been criticized as “picking winners and losers.”
State Spending
Texas House Rejects Record-setting Property Tax Relief
The Republican-controlled chamber killed an amendment that would have provided $20 billion of property tax relief.
Texas House Lawmakers Give Initial Approval to Biennial Budget
“This is a massive growth in the overall size of the budget that infiltrates all of our lives in the process,” said economist Vance Ginn.
House Republicans Join Democrats to Vote Against School Choice in State Budget
Majority of the House signals opposition to Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative priority.
Texas House Lawmakers Discuss Pro-gambling Legislation
“We pay even if we don’t play.”
Former Abbott Rival Proposes Plan for Eliminating School Property Taxes
“It’s all about government spending.”
Lawmakers Pencil In $15 Billion for Property Tax Relief
Analysts say draft budget “is a great start.”
Texas House and Senate Begin 2024-2025 Budget Process
Both the House and Senate budget drafts spend an unprecedented $130 billion in general revenue.
Lawmakers Splurge on Office Budgets
The Texas House voted for a 29 percent increase, while the Senate approved a 46 percent increase.
State Spending Limits Set Ahead of January Session
Lawmakers are expected to have $131 billion in general revenue appropriations for the 2024-2025 fiscal biennium, and a $27 billion surplus.