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Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation on Wednesday to create a government entity similar to the federal Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/04/23/519617/texas-creates-its-own-doge-to-make-the-state-more-business-friendly/

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Texas creates its own DOGE to make the state more business friendly

The office will launch in 2026 and cost about $10 million to operate through 2027, according to the bill’s fiscal note.

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Houston Public Media Jan 22

The Texas Senate and House filed their respective versions of the 2026-2027 state budget on Wednesday. Both versions set aside an equal amount, $1 billion, to pay for a school vouchers program,

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/01/22/511589/texas-senate-house-unveil-budget-proposals-each-just-over-330-billion/

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Texas Senate, House unveil budget proposals, each just over $330 billion

Both proposed budgets earmark $1 billion for a school vouchers program.

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