Leaders in the Texas House and Senate have introduced base budget bills for the 2026-27 biennium. These proposals aim to provide a responsible spending framework, focusing on limited spending increases, tax relief, and key priorities such as school choice, border security, and infrastructure development.

James Quintero from the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) commented on the budgets: “Texas’ economic success owes a great deal to the state’s conservative fiscal management and steadfast commitment to small government. The budgets introduced today by leadership in the Texas House and the Texas Senate are a reflection of that resolve.”

Quintero further noted that Texans should be encouraged by these developments. He stated, “Each chamber’s proposed budget is well below the statutory spending limit, contains billions more in new tax relief, and provides robust funding for key conservative priorities, like school choice and border security.”

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He also emphasized TPPF's ongoing collaboration with both chambers to ensure spending is limited, programs are scrutinized for efficiencies, and taxpayer money is returned to citizens: “We will continue working with both chambers to ensure we do everything possible to limit spending, scrutinize every program and department for further efficiencies, and return as much money as possible back in the hands of hard-working taxpayers.”