It is inaccurate for anyone to claim that state spending in the House budget is failing to keep pace with population growth and inflation. In fact, even after accounting for the correction of past deferrals, state spending in HB 1 is increasing faster than estimated population growth and inflation. Spending in all areas other than public education is increasing by over 13 percent, five percentage points higher than inflation and population growth are prognosticated to be.
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Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems
Governing Blind: The Fiscal and Operational Impact of Immigration on Texas Public Systems Written by Selene Rodriguez Download the full paper here. Key Points Texas operates at the intersection of federal immigration policy and the day-to-day realities of sustaining its public systems, bearing substantial costs driven by national mandates. This is very evident in education...
October 29, 2026