The Texas legislature concluded its session with a $338 billion budget for the next two years, emphasizing conservative priorities like school vouchers and requiring sheriffs to liaise with federal immigration. Despite a projected $24 billion surplus, the budget shifts significant costs to local governments. The session highlighted divisions among Republicans, but successfully addressed core issues like property tax relief. Experts note a tension between extreme factions and practical needs, pointing to the session's outcomes as victories for GOP leaders like Gov. Greg Abbott ahead of elections.
"The challenge to running the Texas legislature now is balancing two things: The MAGA-influenced wing... and the real policy demands of a rapidly growing state."
"This is a win for Republicans going into an election year... particularly three-term Gov. Greg Abbott, who made vouchers a priority."
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