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 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 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 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 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 in spending on border, tax cuts, and school vouchers
Just over a week into the 89th Texas legislature, both chambers have submitted their budget proposals for the next two years. Though virtually impossible to mak
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, 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 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 ...
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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.
More school districts in Texas are hiring uncertified teachers, new TEA report shows
According to the report, 56% of first-time teachers hired during the 2023-24 school year were uncertified, compared to 21% who have traditional teaching experience.
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 ...