Texas to have $32.7 billion surplus
AUSTIN — Texas will have a budget surplus of $32.7 billion, up by nearly $6 billion from previous estimates, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar said Monday.
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AUSTIN — Texas will have a budget surplus of $32.7 billion, up by nearly $6 billion from previous estimates, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar said Monday.
The state’s comptroller announced an additional $6 billion to the state’s projected budget surplus, sparking discussions about how to spend the cash. Including the surplus and transfers, there will be $188.2 billion in funds.
State leaders add $360 million to the $4 billion already spent on Operation Lone Star initiatives along the border with Mexico.
While there are several priorities that are deserving of state investment, we encourage lawmakers to put students at the top of the list.
Increasing the per-student allotment to reflect record inflation is a first step