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Texas House files similar budget to Senate, includes $1 billion for school choice
On the same day the Texas Senate filed its 2026-2027 biennium budget proposal, the Texas House filed a similar budget.
State Senator Kelly Hancock says it's been "encouraging" reviewing proposed budgets for Texas
The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for 2026 and 2027. Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock of North Richland Hills told Jack Fink, "It's encouraging to have this start and see how close we really are together on the one piece of legislation that we have to pass.
Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
The intent is very good that the House and the Senate are starting to work together," Plesa said. There's new money proposed for public schools, teacher pay raises, and property tax relief. There's also a plan to use taxpayer dollars so some students can attend private schools.
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 billion in general revenue spending over the next two years in GOP-driven efforts that prioritize property tax relief,
Texas budget proposals would fund school choice, border security, property tax relief
On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate released their respective state budget outlines for 2026 and 2027. The House proposal includes $335.7 billion in spending, while the Senate proposal comes in at $332.

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State Rep. Diego Bernal discusses potential ‘Texas Two-Step’ for school financing amid SAISD heating concerns
Texas State Rep. Diego Bernal (D-San Antonio) is familiar with and understands the district's challenges. Bernal’s District 123 represents a large amount of SAISD schools.
Way too early Top 25: Why Texas is the early frontrunner | College Football Enquirer
Following the National Championship, , Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde look ahead to the 2025 college football season, projecting who will be the best teams in the country.
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Austin again finds itself in crosshairs of the Texas Legislature. Here's what's at stake.
For several years, the Republican-dominated Texas Legislature has worked to erode the power of the state's increasingly left-leaning metropolises. But Austin, a longtime liberal bastion and the ...
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Texas has a big water problem. This state lawmaker hopes he has the solution.
Texas’ population is booming and there is not enough water for everyone. State Sen. Charles Perry hopes to fix that.
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LaDOTD closes I-10 from Louisiana-Texas State Line to Baton Rouge due to icy road conditions
Louisiana DOTD officials have closed a large part of interstate 10 due to the icy conditions on the road. DOTD says that I-10 ...
Paul Finebaum Names College Football Team That Had a 'Real Shot' at Beating Ohio State
This has prompted questions about which team played best against Ohio State. On "The Paul Finebaum Show," SEC Network analyst ...
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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 ...
Texas State Adds Two Quarterbacks Through Transfer Portal
Texas State has added to their quarterback room with the addition of two transfers: Oregon State’s Gevani McCoy and Auburn’s ...