Texas 2026 budget includes $1B for school vouchers, $6.5B for border security
Texas' legislative chambers unveiled their 2026-2027 budgets, signaling priorities such as property tax cuts, school choice, and border security.
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.
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.
Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
There's also about $6.5 billion in additional money for property tax relief on top of what was passed two years ago. That may include what the Senate has proposed, which is an increase in the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for most homeowners. For seniors, the exemption would rise from $110,000 to $150,000.
Texas Lawmakers Propose Billions for Education Reform, Tax Relief, and Border Security in New Budget Plans
Texas budget plans focus on education reform, border security, and tax relief, with contentious funding for private school vouchers.
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.
Texas lawmakers focusing on property tax relief, school vouchers in new budget proposals
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 the state is on a conservative path.
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