Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process Thu, 04/27/2023 - 5:00am The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process