Texas budget promises a brighter future for El Paso: State Sen. César Blanco
After months of negotiation, the state budget has been adopted and El Paso can now look forward to a windfall of new state investments in our commu...
After months of negotiation, the state budget has been adopted and El Paso can now look forward to a windfall of new state investments in our community. Going into this session, we had over $188 billion available for the 2023-2025 budget – a $33 billion surplus – far more money than the Texas Legislature has ever had at our disposal. While every lawmaker inside the pink dome was fighting hard for their community's piece of the pie, both sides of the chamber have come together to craft a balanced budget that will positively impact El Pasoans for generations to come.