The proposal comes amid concerns from the grassroots that additional transparency is needed regarding bond elections.
State Spending
Report: Public Utility Commission Yet To Begin Rulemaking for Energy Reliability Laws
Although the commission made assurances it was on schedule to meet statutory deadlines, a report indicates that it still needs to gather more data and hire more staff.
Comptroller Reveals $23.76 Billion Surplus That Could Be Returned to Texas Taxpayers
Of the $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending, $176.4 billion comes from general revenue-related funds, and $23.76 billion is in surplus.
Experts Warn Enrollment-based School Funding Would Be Wasted on ‘Ghost Students’
Some districts are pushing to shift attendance-based funding to enrollment-based.
State Legislator Threatens to Withhold Funding for Texas Medical Board
State Rep. Brian Harrison said if a Planned Parenthood employee is not terminated, he will file legislation to defund the board.
Texans Pay $50,000 per Student at Government-run Schools
One economist is highlighting that when property taxes and debt are combined, residents pay a staggering amount to send their children to Texas public schools.
Policy Experts Preview School Choice Ahead of Session
In 2022, Arizona was the first state to pass universal school choice.
Gov. Abbott: US Foods Expansion in Buda Worth $120 Million in Capital Investment
US Foods will receive over $1 million in grants from the Texas Enterprise Fund towards the expansion, which is slated to create 165 new jobs.
Safeguarding Texas: Abbott Directs State Funds Away From China
A university fund has come under scrutiny after an investigation revealed its investments in more than 50 Chinese companies.
Report: Public Utility Commission Releases Plan Outlining Future of Nuclear Power in Texas
The Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group was tasked by Gov. Abbott to research the prospect of expanding nuclear energy in the state.