Texas agencies must cut spending by 3 % under new order from Abbott, Patrick and Burrows
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, have mandated a 3% budget cut for state agencies, appellate courts, and universities for the next two years. This directive aims to maintain fiscal conservatism and create funds for priorities like property tax reductions. However, public education funding and the new private school voucher program are exempt from these cuts. The state’s current budget, approved in 2025, totals $338 billion, with a significant portion allocated for property tax relief. Abbott, who is campaigning for a fourth term, is also facing proposals from Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa to utilize the rainy day fund for direct payments to households.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
