Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Texas lawmakers are looking to spend billions of dollars over the next two years to create a school voucher-like program, cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, shore up water infrastructure and ...
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GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
A contentious vote Tuesday ended a months-long battle that divided Texas lawmakers. Lubbock Republican State Rep. Dustin ...
Here’s how Texas may spend $150 billion in tax money
Texas House and Senate budget writers filed the first drafts of the next state budget Wednesday, calling for more than $150 ...
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GOP pushes for penalties after Burrows wins Speaker race: ‘We’re going to keep our word’
Dustin Burrows won the vote for House Speaker ... We work for the people,” Burrows said in his speech. Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Attorney General Ken Paxton, and Texas Republican ...
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Texas House, Senate offer first glimpse at how $150B 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 ...
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Moderate Republicans, Democrats elect Burrows as speaker
After weeks of Republican infighting and a tumultuous primary season that saw moderates face off against extremists in Texas’ ...
Fight expected over proposed rules for Texas House, including limits on Democrats’ power
The Texas House will decide Thursday on its rules of engagement for the rest of the legislative session – a brisk battle over sensitive issues such as whether Democrats should lead committees, which ...
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 ...
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 ...