Every Texan Talks - Legislative Podcast from Every Texan

The Budget

Today, we’re talking about the bear of all bills—the Texas State Budget. This massive document carves out how your state dollars will be spent for the next two years. At Every Texan, we believe the state budget is a moral document that should reflect the values and meet the needs of all Texans, regardless of zip code, race, gender, or background. That’s why we’re starting our journey through the legislative session right at the epicenter of all state policy: the state budget. This document dictates how YOUR state dollars can be spent for the next two years. Any policy, bill, law, or initiative that the legislature passes is somehow tied to the budget. Today, we’re bringing three voices together to give you a balanced view of how the state budget is created, how it works or doesn’t work for Texans, and why every Texan should care about how public dollars are spent. Check out these resources for a deeper dive into the budget: * https://peoplesbudget.everytexan.org/ [https://peoplesbudget.everytexan.org/] * https://everytexan.org/2025/01/29/first-look-2026-27-budget-bills/#:~:text=The%20House%20and%20Senate%20will,around%20%24330%20billion%20in%20total [https://everytexan.org/2025/01/29/first-look-2026-27-budget-bills/#:~:text=The%20House%20and%20Senate%20will,around%20%24330%20billion%20in%20total.] * https://everytexan.org/2025/03/11/alternatives-to-property-tax-cuts-ensuring-a-just-and-equitable-tax-system-for-every-texan/ [https://everytexan.org/2025/03/11/alternatives-to-property-tax-cuts-ensuring-a-just-and-equitable-tax-system-for-every-texan/] * https://everytexan.org/2025/03/17/texas-taxes-are-upside-down-big-tax-cuts-dont-help/ [https://everytexan.org/2025/03/17/texas-taxes-are-upside-down-big-tax-cuts-dont-help/] More resources and contact information will be on our website soon! In the meantime, please reach out to us at communications@everytexan.org

S2E5 Every Texan talks Fourth Special Session

And we’re back again….Texas Governor Greg Abbott calls a fourth special session. Vouchers are back on the agenda as well as immigration bills, school finance and safety are potentially finally up for debate, procedural rules and processes are being thrown out the window. Marisa, Luis, and Jaime take a break at the Capitol to discuss what this all means for Texans.

S2E4: Every Texan talks third Special Session Week 3

Marisa and Luis discuss vouchers and immigration bills more than halfway through the third special session.

S2E3: Every Texan talks third Special Session Week One

The Every Texan team talks about developments on vouchers and border security during the first two days of the special. Hold on to your hats.

S2E2: Every Texan Talks Special Session

We're baaaaccckkk.....The special session starts next week and the Governor's proclamation setting the agenda for session came out today. Marisa and Luis review the topics and talk about what to expect at the Capitol next week.