Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingAbbott Budget Proposal Recommends $350 Million for Texas Space Commission
Texas has historically been the nation's leader in space exploration and innovation. This budget proposal seeks to continue that trend.
Texas has historically been the nation's leader in space exploration and innovation. This budget proposal seeks to continue that trend.
Inflation and other cost contributors, like higher oil and gas prices, are driving most of the substantial consumption tax collection increases.
Congress approved $1.5 trillion in government spending, with split votes among Texas Republicans in the Senate and House.
In retaliation for House Democrats killing an elections bill, the Texas governor has nixed all legislative funding for the next biennium.
The Texas legislature will meet in the fall to settle redistricting but will also be tasked with appropriating federal coronavirus relief dollars.
This week — Sid Miller jumps into puberty blocker debate, alcohol-to-go nears the finish line, and budget conference committee begins.
The Texas House meets today to debate nearly 250 amendments to the state budget. Here's a preview of what to expect.
Medicaid expansion has wind behind its sails now that nine GOP House members have signed onto legislation expand the program.
This week — puberty blockers are discussed on the floor again, the House budget debate is scheduled for next week, and a think-tank regains a senior advisor.
This week — a look at the state budget, votes on utility reform bills, and agency budget requests.
Here's a look at the highlights of Governor Abbott's budget recommendations for the 87th Legislature.
The Texas legislature convenes today for its 87th regular session with only 140 days to complete its business.