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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar discusses the state's biennial revenue estimate Jan. 13.
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Texas comptroller projects nearly $24B surplus as legislative session begins

By Hannah Norton

State lawmakers will have an estimated $194.6 billion available for general-purpose spending as they write the 2026-27 state budget, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Jan. 13. The 89th Texas Legislature convenes Jan. 14.

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