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Texas lawmakers have gotten used to state budget surpluses. That era may be ending.
As federal pandemic aid ends and sales tax revenues cool, analysts say it could constrain the Texas Legislature in coming ...
East Texans express concern over SNAP cuts in budget bill
The spending bill would reduce SNAP funds by over $180 billion and shift some of the cost of the program to states, according ...
'These cuts are devastating' | Here is what the massive spending and tax cut package Congress passed means for Central Texas
The bill includes nearly $4 trillion in tax cuts, along with new funding for immigration enforcement and defense. It also eliminates taxes on tips and overtime.
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Texas Republicans vote to send GOP’s tax and spending megabill to Trump’s desk after threatening to tank it
Members of the state’s GOP delegation were among the loudest voices critiquing their own party’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” In ...
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Oklahoma, Texas food banks lament food benefit cuts in tax bill
TEXOMA (KAUZ) - President Trump’s signature legislative package has passed both chambers of Congress, and now awaits the ...
Texas becomes one of few states to reject this federal food initiative for low-income families
Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million federal food aid for Texas families, ending hopes for summer support for low-income ...
How could changes to SNAP and Medicaid in the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ impact Texas?
Specific changes to SNAP and Medicaid — and other provisions in the bill — could have significant impacts in Texas.
Texas schools still struggle with deficits despite HB 2 funding boost
Though Central Texas districts expect to collect millions from the state's $8.5 billion school funding package, many are ...
Killeen, Texas residents concerned about lack of input from community on city budget for next year
Community members weighed in at a Killeen city council meeting on July 1 about the budget for the upcoming year.
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Texas Republicans vote to send GOP megabill to Trump’s desk after threatening to tank it
The U.S. House passed the GOP’s landmark tax and spending bill Thursday afternoon, sending the measure to President Trump’s ...
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Texas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes districts’ independence, school leaders say
A law providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools lacks the spending flexibility that previously let ...