The rare bipartisan issue in the Texas Legislature this session — housing affordability
Housing has become more expensive in every corner of Texas. Last year, a report found that the median home price in Texas jumped 40% between 2019 and 2023.
School voucher bill author, East Texas lawmaker speak on SB 2 that would provide funds for private, homeschool students
School vouchers took one step closer to becoming law last night, passing the Texas Senate largely along party lines. State Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was the only Republican to vote against ...
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State sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in January
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.3 billion in January, 6.8 percent more than in January 2024. The majority of January sales tax ...
Out-of-state homebuilders buy into the market amid Texas construction boom
More homes are in the works in Texas than any other state, with permits for new houses accounting for 15% of the total ...
Lawmakers have to pass only one thing during the legislative session — the budget
The Legislature will be crafting a budget for the next two fiscal years (in Texas, that runs from September 2026 to August 2028).