The legislature has finally passed a $338 billion biennial budget.

The legislature has finally passed a $338 billion biennial budget.
The proposal would tie the state’s film incentive program to a new fund and lower cast and crew residency requirements for qualifying productions.
State lawmakers are proposing funding cuts for several Texas universities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As the Lottery Commission faces Sunset review, lawmakers are targeting its budget for cuts and redirection.
Although Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he has found Speaker Dustin Burrows easy to agree with, he insisted that “now’s the time to get into action.”
The proposed measure would significantly raise the amount allocated for the state’s film incentive program and keep it out of budget deliberation for a decade.
Only $6 billion of the budget is allocated to new property tax relief.
One senator voted against the creation of the institute, citing fiscal concerns.
The measure would provide tenure-based pay increases and expand the Teacher Incentive Allotment program, which distributes performance-based pay.
The measure would also expand teachers’ opportunities to receive performance-based bonuses and provide them with free pre-kindergarten.