How would the proposed Texas budgets fund public education? Here’s what we know.
In their preliminary state budgets released Wednesday, the Texas Senate and House earmarked $72.5 billion for the Texas Education Agency, which oversees K-12 schools, and $15 billion in school property tax relief.
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said Dale Craymer, president of Texas Taxpayers and Research Association, a tax-research organization mostly supported by businesses.
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The way that some in economic development spheres look at it, working to lure companies to come to Central Texas is a lot like handiwork. You strap on your tool belt or grab your toolbox and use whatever you need that’s in it to complete the job.
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For Immediate Release Contact: Kirsten Voinis January 18, 2023 …
Read MoreGroups call on Texas legislature to enact zero growth budget, issue tax cuts
Fiscally conservative groups have called on the state legislature to enact a zero growth budget and issue tax cuts to help Texans suffering from inflation after the state comptroller announced the state was expecting a record $188 billion in revenue estimated for 2024-25 biennium and $32.7 billion surplus. Both are a first in state history.
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