House Bill 1 proposes $335.7 billion in state and federal spending, including $154.1 billion in general revenue spending.

House Speaker Dustin Burrows hasn't commented on whether he will prohibit the appointment of Democrat chairs. Against the ...

Shortly after Lubbock Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the ...

Democrats in the Texas House just helped elect a Republican Speaker, their leader says without any political horse-trading.

Both proposed budgets earmark $1 billion for a school vouchers program. The Texas Senate and House filed their respective ...

Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle ...

After weeks of Republican infighting and a tumultuous primary season that saw moderates face off against extremists in Texas’ ...

Proponents of school choice in Texas argue it lets students attend schools that fit their specific needs, while critics claim ...

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 ...

Top priorities for Republican leaders still include cutting property taxes and funding private school vouchers. In a statement sent out Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Senate Bill 1 ensures that ...

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two ...