HOUSTON, TX – The philanthropic landscape in the United States has been thrown into unprecedented disarray during the first six months of the Trump administration in 2025, according to a prominent voice in the non-profit sector. This upheaval is comparable in its disruptive force to the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, fundamentally challenging how…
A period of substantial state budget surpluses in Texas, which lawmakers have grown accustomed to, may be drawing to a close, according to recent analyses by budget experts. This potential shift is largely attributed to the depletion of temporary federal COVID-19 emergency funds and a stabilization in sales tax revenues, key drivers of the state’s…
Texas Senate Finance Committee Advances State Budget Bill After Marathon Session Austin, TX – In a pivotal move following a prolonged and intense legislative session, the Texas Senate Finance Committee late Thursday night gave its stamp of approval to Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the cornerstone legislation outlining the state’s proposed two-year budget. This critical…
Texas Senate Finance Committee Begins Review of Monumental $310 Billion State Budget Bill Including School Choice Provision Austin, Texas – A critical phase in the Texas legislative process has commenced as the state’s monumental $310 billion budget bill, designated as House Bill 1 (HB 1), has formally arrived in the Texas Senate. This comprehensive financial…
Texas House Approves Biennial Budget, Sends Controversial School Choice Provision to Senate Late on May 28, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives concluded a protracted and often contentious floor session by approving the state’s biennial budget bill, officially designated as House Bill 1. The passage of this cornerstone piece of legislation, which outlines state spending…
Texas House Kicks Off Contentious Budget Deliberations Austin, Texas – The Texas House of Representatives today commenced what is expected to be a prolonged and often fractious floor debate on the state’s critical biennial budget bill, HB 1. This landmark piece of legislation outlines the state’s financial priorities and expenditures for the upcoming two fiscal…
House Committee Approves Biennial Spending Plan AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas House Committee on Appropriations took a significant step today in shaping the state’s financial future, voting 15-8 to advance House Bill 10, the proposed general appropriations act outlining state spending for the upcoming two-year cycle. The bill represents a substantial investment in state services…
Texas Legislature Passes Landmark $350 Billion State Budget for 2026-2027 Biennium AUSTIN, Texas – The 89th Texas Legislature successfully concluded its intricate budget deliberations on May 14, 2025, marking a significant moment in state fiscal history. Lawmakers gave final approval to a record-setting $350 billion state budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal biennium. This monumental…
