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Texas Budget: Drop In Oil Tax Receipts Make Cuts In Services All But Certain

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on January 9, 2017 · State Rep. Drew Darby says the Texas Legislature could be more than $5 billion short of funds needed just to pay for current services.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature budget cuts Drew Darby Texas budget Texas comptroller

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Texas Lawmakers Worry How State Will Keep Up With Abandoned Oil Wells

Dave Fehling

Posted on March 7, 2016 · At the Texas statehouse, there was concern that bankruptcies in the Texas oil patch are increasing the risk from abandoned wells.

Tags abandoned oil well Christi Craddick Drew Darby House Energy Resources Committe Rafael Anchia

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Texas has an unprecedented budget surplus. What can be done with the billions of dollars?

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

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Posted on November 4, 2022 · Republican Glenn Hegar is seeking his third term. He’s running against Democrat Janet Dudding, a certified public accountant.

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Am I allowed to vote in the Texas primary runoffs this month? Yes, you are!

Matt Largey, KUT

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