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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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Texas 2026 budget includes $1B for school vouchers, $6.5B for border security

On Wednesday, the Texas House and Texas Senate unveiled their 2026–2027 budgets, signaling key priorities such as property tax cuts, school choice, and border security that Texas lawmakers will continue to drill down throughout the legislative session.

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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 years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.

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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 ...

Christian extremists turned Texas’ vote for House speaker into a far-right rally

The Texas Capitol turned into a hotbed for Christian nationalists as faith leaders gathered inside and outside the statehouse ...

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Drew Landry: House Speaker race over, Texas-sized political drama to unfold

J, Drew Landry shares his takes on the recent election of Lubbock's State Rep. Dustin Burrows as Texas House Speaker.

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Gay Democrat Proposes on Texas House Floor

State Rep. Venton Jones says proposing to his partner sends a powerful message of resilience in the face of anti-LGBTQ ...

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Local Texas House Representatives discuss the top priorities of this years legislative session, focusing on school choice

Tomorrow marks the start of the 89th Texas legislative session, and after a decisive election season there is a lot of ...

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Meet Dustin Burrows, Texas’ new House Speaker and one of the most powerful people in the state

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who heads the Texas Senate, opposed Burrows’ run for Speaker. He has since released a statement saying ...

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Lubbock's Dustin Burrows Elected Speaker of Texas House in Bipartisan Victory

Dustin Burrows is elected Speaker of the Texas House, signaling potential bipartisanship in addressing state issues.

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Texas Legislature: Dustin Burrows elected House Speaker

The Texas House of Representatives elected Dustin Burrows (R-Lubbock) as its next speaker of the house. The House voted 85-55 ...

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See how Texas House members voted in the speaker race

A vote of 85 in favor of State Rep. Dustin Burrows decides the next Speaker of the Texas House Of Representatives on the first day of the 2025 Texas Legislature in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14 ...

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