May 28, 2011 ... Texas lawmakers passed a two-year state budget on Saturday that cuts $15.2 ...  Liveblog: Lege Passes Budget Cuts of $15 Billion ... money; general revenue  spending, if that's included, is $9.9 billion ... Rodney Ellis that even with the $4  billion less in state funding to public schools: "You can still get a first ...
Says public education will get more money in 2012-13 though lawmakers cut $15  billion in overall spending. — PolitiFact Texas on Saturday, June 4th, 2011.
Says Texas lawmakers agreed to cut state's rainy day fund in half, spending "$4  billion from current $8 billion." — PolitiFact Texas ... Says public education will  get more money in 2012-13 though lawmakers cut $15 billion in overall spending .
As lawmakers get ready to tackle the 2012-13 budget, they'll have to deal ... The  original budget anticipated Texas would be able to use $6.4 billion of ... in excess  cash in the state's general revenue fund and general revenue ... similar  instructions from the Lt. Governor, though Senate Bill 1 spends somewhat more  overall.
Feb 11, 2010 ... When lawmakers make their way back to the Capitol next January, they will likely  ... Exactly how much red ink will be in next session's 2012-13 budget remains a  bit ... the figure could range anywhere from $15 billion to $19 billion. ... billion  shortfall in 2003 without raising taxes, but also cut general revenue ...
Says public education will get more money in 2012-13 though lawmakers cut $15 billion in overall spending.