The news of Texas covered today includes:
Our Lone Star story of the day: The Texas House passed it’s version of the biennial budget in the middle of the night. Republicans denied most proposed Democrat spending amendments but included many of their own. Like the Senate budget it grows state spending at the expense of bigger property tax cuts through school property tax buy downs.
- Texas House passes budget bill, defunds lottery. – anything can be put back in reconciliation with the Senate.
- Texas House Approves $70 Million Biennium Funding Amendment for Abortion Alternatives Program
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Is the Texas attack on property squatters, SB 38 & HB 32, strong enough? This victim says “no.”
John Bash running to succeed Paxton as Texas attorney general.
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announces 2026 re-election campaign.
Oil and gas drilling rig count falls.
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