Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
There's also about $6.5 billion in additional money for property tax relief on top of what was passed two years ago. That may ...
Texas House, Senate offer first glimpse at how $150 billion in tax money may be spent
Texas House and Senate budget writers filed the first drafts of the next state budget Wednesday, calling for more than $150 ...
Relations between leaders of the Texas Senate and House are already off to a rocky start
AUSTIN – Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick ...
Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock elected as Texas House Speaker
AUSTIN — The 89th legislative session began Tuesday with members of the Texas House electing Rep. Dustin Burrows as their new ...
Texas House tradition of giving committee chairmanships to minority party poised to end
The proposed House rules would, however, require committee vice chairmanships to be given to minority party members, who are outnumbered 88-62.
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Texas House wants to form DOGE committee to research governmental efficiency
AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas House of Representatives is set to vote on House rules Thursday and among the considerations is to form a DOGE committee that would analyze the efficiencies in the state ...
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'It's time'
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared ...
School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Supporters say families should receive state support to send their child to a different school if public schools aren't ...
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Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'No matter their zip code'
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared ...
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Texas House and Senate propose budgets with school funding and tax relief"
The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for 2026 and 2027, highlighting new funding for public schools and property tax relief. Lawmakers praised the collaborative effort, though ...