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Texas House, Senate offer first glimpse at how $150 billion in tax money may be spent

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Texas House and Senate budget writers file the first drafts of the next state budget.

The proposals offer lawmakers their first glimpse into leadership’s fiscal priorities.

They call for more than $150 billion in general revenue spending over the next two years .

The bills include $6.5 billion for Gov. Abbott 's Operation Lone Star border security program.

Most of the budget, some years up to 80% , is already dedicated to mandatory programs.

The constitution requires lawmakers to pass a balanced budget during every biennial session.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick : The Senate bill “maintains our promise to Texans by keeping our state on a conservative path to greater prosperity”.