Texas House Democrat calls public school funding package ‘woefully inadequate’

State Representative James Talarico, who is also a seminary student, explains why he thinks the Ten Commandments bill is unconstitutional. DALLAS — Texas lawmakers are poised to pass House Bill 2, the $8.5 billion public school funding bill, and your opinion of the legislation likely depends on your side of the aisle. While House Speaker … Read more

Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

A boost in public school spending, school vouchers and money for water systems are other highlights of the budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus. AUSTIN, Texas — THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – Texas lawmakers signed off Saturday on a $338 billion two-year spending plan that directs billions toward hiking teacher pay, cutting property … Read more