State of Texas

Revenue for the state's fiscal 2024-25 biennium that began Sept. 1 is projected to exceed the enacted budget by nearly $18.3 billion.

A constitutional amendment on the Nov. 7 ballot would deposit $1 billion in a Texas Water Fund with at least 25% earmarked to increase the drought-prone state's water supply.

After months of feuding on how to deliver a massive property tax cut, lawmakers finally passed legislation for an $18 billion package.

Legislative leaders said they agreed to an $18 billion package that includes a reduction in school property taxes and a higher homestead exemption.

State lawmakers passed bills aimed at the city's home-rule powers and a union contract impasse, as well as funding for a convention center expansion.

Easing drought conditions are not stopping states from restricting water use and investing in future supplies.

Lawmakers will be called back into session after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a bill for having too many loopholes.

Community colleges will be rewarded based on results that align with regional and state education and workforce needs.

Austin planned to use property taxes approved by voters in 2020 to pay off bonds for the project.

UBS will compensate a Texas school district, which was forced to resell bonds after the state attorney general rejected the investment bank's contract to purchase the debt.