Changes made in the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday increase total education reform spending to $9 billion with little dedicated to property tax relief.
Texas Budget
Texas Scorecard Radio (March 28, 2019)
Budget night in the Texas House and Tony McDonald was there to cover the action… or inaction, as it happened!
Commentary: Trump’s 2020 Budget Takes Cues From Reagan and Clinton
With growth as the top priority, Trump looked at past government budgets from when the economy experienced high growth rates.
Texas Senate Goes on Supplemental Spending Spree
Even with Harvey-related spending exempted, lawmakers still approved spending in excess of the limits proposed by the Conservative Texas Budget.
House and Senate Begin Budget Process
The House budget is on track to exceed the Conservative Texas Budget Coalition limitation while the Senate budget falls underneath by about $700 million.
New State Revenue Estimates Show “Difficult Choices” Ahead of Legislative Session
Hegar’s biennial revenue estimate represents an increase of 8.1 percent from the previous biennium.
Prosperity Roadmap: Budget Coalition Announces Priorities
Texas needs spending limit reform so that Texans have the best opportunity to prosper.
McKinney Residents Get First Look at City Budget
Council member Chuck Branch reviewed the city’s proposed budget and tax rate at a forum hosted by McKinney Tea Party.
Revised Revenue Estimate Adds Billions to Budget
The extra revenue comes at a time when lawmakers are facing a host of fiscal needs.
Midland’s Growing, Taxes Might Too
As population grows, the City of Midland looks at higher spending and, potentially, higher tax bills.