Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows directed Texas state agencies, appellate courts and public universities to reduce spending requests by 3% for the next two-year budget cycle.
San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Officers Association announced a tentative contract agreement July 17, 2026, that includes significant wage increases for police officers. The agreement still requires ratification or another required approval step.
Austin released a proposed $6.6 billion fiscal-year budget on July 22, 2026, describing fiscal sustainability and high-priority community needs as central focuses. The proposal was not final, and Aug. 4 is listed as a budget-related date.
Texas counties are entering election-administration appointment periods ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, including an Aug. 1 to Oct. 1 recommended window for early-voting ballot-board appointments in smaller counties.
Houston City Council approved a $7.5 billion budget in a 15-1 vote on June 10, 2026, introducing a $5 monthly trash fee and a new right-of-way charge.