Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Senate Republicans had hoped to amend the Texas Constitution to tighten the state's spending cap. Short of the needed votes, they passed a measure creating a new cap in state law instead.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Senate Republicans had hoped to amend the Texas Constitution to tighten the state's spending cap. Short of the needed votes, they passed a measure creating a new cap in state law instead.
Short on Votes to Tighten Spending Cap, Senate Built a New One
Bill aiding veterans impacted by burn pits, other toxic chemicals
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Congress passes first package of spending bills hours before
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