Senate, Texas House and Budget

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 include what the Senate has proposed, which is an increase in the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for most homeowners. For seniors, the exemption would rise from $110,000 to $150,000.
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 there is disagreement over using taxpayer dollars for private school tuition.
Budget bills filed in Texas House and Senate
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Texas Senate, House unveil budget proposals, each just over $330 billion
The Texas Senate and House filed their respective versions of the 2026-2027 state budget on Wednesday. The two versions are just a few billion dollars apart. Significantly, both versions set aside an equal amount to pay for a school vouchers program,
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Texas State Employees Fired After Stealing Money from Public Assistance Programs
Seven employees were fired after accessing tens of thousands of Medicaid and food stamp accounts and stealing at least ...
Pope leads Texas State against Louisiana after 28-point showing
Texas State visits the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns after Tylan Pope scored 28 points in the Bobcats' 85-82 overtime victory over the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.
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Several parts of I-10 closed due to ice and snow from Louisiana/Texas state line to Florida
A significant portion of I-10 is closed in both directions in Louisiana west of Baton Rouge to the Texas border.
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Texas vs Ohio State grades: Low marks for offense, As on defense, but what about coaching?
ARLINGTON — Texas football went to the wire with Ohio State in its College Football Playoff semifinal game Friday at AT&T ...
North Texas university launching state's first women's varsity flag football program
A university in North Texas is making history by pioneering the state's first women's varsity flag football program.
Texas Longhorns Recruiting Class Finishes No. 1 In Final Rivals Rankings
The 2024 football season is officially over, and the hype for the 2025 kickoff is in full swing. After two seasons ending in the College Football Playoff semifi ...
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Texas vs Ohio State takeaways: Longhorns crash and burn in final minutes of CFP semifinals
4. The big plays broke Ohio State's way: the two biggest of the game were the 83-yard fumble return and a 75-yard screen ...
Texas State Aquarium prepares for influx of cold stunned turtles
The number of cold stunned turtles brought in from the gulf are expected to increase Wednesday. Staff say they are ready to take in hundreds if not thousands.
Winter Storm Enzo Live Updates: Death Toll Climbs In Texas As Deep South Shuts Down
A once-in-a-lifetime winter storm pummeled the South, all the way down to the Gulf Coast, with snow and ice. Here's the ...