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The Texas House passed a $337 billion budget for the 2026-27 biennium Friday morning. This came after the chamber spent more than 15 hours debating the proposal. The bill now heads back to a conference committee between both chambers.

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.

The estimate includes $23.8 billion leftover from the current budget cycle.

The agency's board is fighting to stave off attempts by member cities to cut its funding.

The board voted 9 to 4 to approve a $1.8 billion budget for the next fiscal year.

Dallas County commissioners adopted a $792 million budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year at a meetings on Tuesday.

The $722 million budget incorporates a 1-cent tax rate increase expected to bring in an estimated $4.1 million.

DART's board of directors was unable to pass a draft budget before a final vote later this month.

Arlington's proposed 2025 city budget includes $5.8 million in reallocations and reductions across municipal government departments.

The Clean Team is one of the major proposals in Arlington's 2025 budget and would address roadways like Matlock Road, Abram Street and Bowen Road.

Dallas County Budget Officer Ronica Watkins has presented a departmental fund reallocation plan that still leaves a projected $5 million deficit.

The city’s Park and Recreation Department is suggesting reducing hours of operations for pools next summer instead of closing them entirely.