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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.

upnorthlive · 7h

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 Wednesday.

Chron on MSN · 4h

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.

The Texas Tribune · 9h

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.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 1h

Texas Senate and House budget bill filed, including school vouchers

We got our first look at both the Texas House and Senate versions of the budget. Republican priorities include school vouchers.

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Trump expands on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s border policies

Only minutes after being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, President Donald Trump praised Texas Gov. Greg ...

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 ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN5h

Fewer Texans sentenced to death, executed amid 'evolving standards of decency'

Texas continues to lead other states on capital punishment. But the decline in new death sentences and executions reached a ...

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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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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 ...

3dOpinion

Texas House speaker election of Rep. Dustin Burrows could test voters’ values

Since then, the vast majority of House speakers have been elected by acclamation or with more than 140 votes. Even Rep. Dade ...

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Our View: Burrows’ selection as Texas House speaker good for West Texas, bipartisan government | Editorial

We’re glad to see the next speaker was selected by a bipartisan delegation, and we’re optimistic that having a West Texan in ...

FOX 7 Austin on MSN8d

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

Every two years all 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives meet in Austin to discuss, amend, and vote on hundreds of thousands of policies that will shape our state’s future.

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