The Texas House gave its formal okay to a $209.8 billion state budget proposal with a 141-5 vote Wednesday, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration.
House Gives Formal Approval To $209.8 Billion Budget
By Peggy Fikac, Austin Bureau, San Antonio Express-News
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 2:44pm
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