Five days before a looming government shutdown, the Senate passed the House's continuing resolution to push the deadline to Thanksgiving.
With a partial government shutdown looming, the Democrat-controlled House extended current funding levels and kicked a federal spending debate to late November.
Congressman Chip Roy has gained a high-profile during his short time in Congress after taking firm stances on the border, the budget, and other issues.
RPT Chairman James Dickey discusses why he is running once again for the chairmanship and outlines his take on the 86th legislative session.
The budget deal now moves to President Trump's desk for signature as Congress heads back home for August recess.
Texas' 2020-2021 biennium budget is awaiting Governor Greg Abbott's signature and is the only piece of legislation that must be passed each session.
The 86th Legislature budgeted over $11 billion on education, teacher pay-raises, and buying-down property taxes while increasing overall spending by almost $35 billion.
Texas ramps up its planned spending for the 2020-2021 biennium budget as the overall trajectory of government spending continues to increase.
