AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas House of Representatives passed a $337 billion budget for covering the next two years, reflecting a continuation and expansion of priorities in this legislative session.

The budget passed after 13 hours of deliberation with a 118 to 26 vote. The House budget emphasizes conservative fiscal management while addressing the state’s growing needs. Notably, the inclusion of significant property tax relief highlights a consistent legislative agenda aimed at reducing tax burdens. The House’s budget closely mirrors the priorities set forth in the Senate’s 2025 proposal, maintaining a focus on education, border security, and infrastructure.

The House’s budget also allocates $75.6 billion to the main source of state funding for Texas’ K-12 public schools.

A significant $51 billion is earmarked for property tax relief, aiming to alleviate the tax burden on homeowners. It makes up roughly 15% of the total plan. 

The House set aside $6.5 billion for border security across multiple agencies to secure Texas’ international border. Gov. Greg Abbott’s office would receive $2.9 billion. This raises the total spending on Operation Lone Star to $18 million. The Texas Military Department would receive $2.3 billion.

The Department of Public Safety would receive $1.2 billion. The budget would allocate $402 million for 600 new state troopers and $363 million for correctional officer raises for the state’s public safety measures.  

Next, both chambers will work out the differences on the plan, then each chamber will vote one more time on the final budget. The legislature is constitutionally required to pass a budget during the session.