Texas lawmakers return to Austin to face twin challenges of COVID-19, economic uncertainty
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
01/09/2021
5 doc(s)
87th Legislature; Coronavirus; Hegar, Glenn; Hunter, Todd; Moody, Joe; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade
Broadband, eminent domain, pandemic response top Kolkhorst's to-do list
Victoria Advocate
Rosenberg, M.
01/06/2021
6 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
87th Legislature; Emergency management; Eminent domain; Kolkhorst, Lois
Texas invested big in pre-K. Now a tight state budget could threaten that funding.
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
01/03/2021
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Dallas Independent School District; Early childhood education; Meyer, Morgan; School finance
What kind of Texas House speaker will Dade Phelan be? Look at his friends — and enemies.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
01/03/2021
2 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Moody, Joe; Murphy, Jim; Phelan, Dade; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Straus, Joe, III; Thompson, Senfronia; Walle, Armando
Looking ahead to the start of the state legislative session
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Landry, D.
01/03/2021
1 TX bill 4 doc(s)
87th Legislature; Coronavirus; Education; Landry, Drew; Redistricting; State budgets
5 things to watch in Texas politics in 2021
Dallas Morning News
Barragan, J.
12/30/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Phelan, Dade; Politicians; Redistricting; State budgets
Budget Challenges for the 2021 Legislative Session
Rio Grande Guardian
Hinojosa, J.
12/12/2020
2 doc(s)
Hinojosa, Juan 'Chuy'; State budgets
State must prioritize funding public schools over charter schools
Houston Chronicle
Capo, Z.
12/04/2020
2 doc(s)
Charter schools; Public schools; School finance
During pandemic budget crunch don’t skimp on resources for firefighters
Houston Chronicle
Riddle, J.
12/04/2020
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Firefighters; Tax and expenditure limits
Comptroller Glenn Hegar tells lawmakers Texas is in better fiscal health than expected
Austin American Statesman
Moritz, J.
12/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Hegar, Glenn; Legislative Budget Board, Texas; State budgets; Tax revenue
Comptroller Glenn Hegar tells lawmakers Texas is in better fiscal health than expected
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
12/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Hegar, Glenn; Legislative Budget Board, Texas; State budgets; Tax revenue
Texas’ financial picture brightens, though lawmakers warned they’ll face tough budget in 2021
Dallas Morning News
Garrett, R.
12/01/2020
5 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Hegar, Glenn; Legislative Budget Board, Texas; McGinty, Jerry; State budgets; Tax and expenditure limits
Texas comptroller says budget isn’t as dire as anticipated, but revenue remains down
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Dearman, E.
12/01/2020
2 doc(s)
Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; Hegar, Glenn; Legislative Budget Board, Texas; State budgets; Tax revenue
Texas budget deficit ‘not nearly as dire’ as expected
Houston Chronicle
Wallace, J.
12/01/2020
7 doc(s)
Bonnen, Dennis; Comptroller of Public Accounts, Texas; e-commerce; Hegar, Glenn; Legislative Budget Board, Texas; Sales taxes; State budgets; Tax revenue