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Texas Cuts Spending While Protecting Schools | El Paso News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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Summary
Texas state agencies face a 3% spending cut ordered by top GOP leaders—Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick, and House Speaker Burrows—as part of a push for fiscal responsibility and potential property tax relief. While the directive targets non-essential spending, critical areas like public schools, Medicaid, CHIP, and foster care remain fully protected. The move comes ahead of the 2027 legislative session, where lawmakers will finalize the state’s $338 billion budget for 2028–2029, aiming to ease financial pressure on families while maintaining core services. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/86e2f16fe5693a70