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 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.
State budget bill filed in Texas Senate, allocates $1 billion to school choice
The state’s budget bill has been filed in the Texas Senate by Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, who chairs the Texas Senate Finance Committee. SB 1 is the Texas Senate’s proposed state budget for the 2026-2027 biennium and written by Huffman,
Texas Senate, House unveil budget proposals, each just over $330 billion
The Senate version ( Senate Bill 1) calls for a total of $332.9 billion in spending from all funds, state and federal, with roughly 70% coming purely from state monies. The House version ( House Bill 1) includes slightly more, $335.7 billion in total spending. That puts both versions roughly on par with the current budget cycle.
School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Supporters say families should receive state support to send their child to a different school if public schools aren't adequately serving them. Opponents worry a voucher program would strip vital funds away from already cash-strapped public schools.
Texas House files similar budget to Senate, includes $1 billion for school choice
On the same day the Texas Senate filed its 2026-2027 biennium budget proposal, the Texas House filed a similar budget.
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: ‘No matter their zip code’
Proponents of school choice in Texas argue it lets students attend schools that fit their specific needs, while critics claim it weakens already struggling public schools.
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'It's time'
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared Wednesday.
Texas House and Senate propose budgets with school funding and tax relief"
The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for 2026 and 2027, highlighting new funding for public schools and property tax relief. Lawmakers praised the collaborative effort, though there is disagreement over using taxpayer dollars for private school tuition.
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 ...
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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.
Budget estimate opens path for ‘life-changing decisions for Texans’ by lawmakers
From education savings accounts to border security to property tax reform, lawmakers have big plans for the legislative ...