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Article I – General Government
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $849,439,300 | $250,804,895 | $334,606,501 | $388,813,051 | $1,823,663,747 | - |
| 1998-99 | $1,202,385,414 | $184,393,425 | $429,031,689 | $295,419,701 | $2,111,230,229 | 15.77% |
| 2000-01 | $1,451,599,617 | $310,421,637 | $489,264,389 | $257,644,822 | $2,508,930,465 | 18.84% |
| 2002-03 | $1,506,273,429 | $389,256,840 | $603,788,685 | $126,719,740 | $2,626,038,694 | 4.67% |
| 2004-05 | $1,390,967,915 | $418,976,162 | $725,172,973 | $148,891,547 | $2,684,008,597 | 2.21% |
| 2006-07 | $1,769,155,751 | $589,886,584 | $682,899,112 | $210,086,488 | $3,252,027,935 | 21.16% |
| 2008-09 | $2,005,949,645 | $820,127,489 | $699,145,304 | $496,335,436 | $4,021,557,874 | 23.66% |
| 2010-11 | $2,442,924,479 | $672,692,699 | $692,481,869 | $658,304,407 | $4,466,403,454 | 11.06% |
| 2012-13 | $2,068,818,998 | $843,047,923 | $671,167,217 | $885,985,549 | $4,469,019,687 | 0.06% |
| 2014-15 | $2,530,802,062 | $722,948,795 | $650,380,755 | $936,158,602 | $4,840,290,214 | 8.31% |
| 2016-17 | $2,918,841,469 | $990,219,759 | $715,495,593 | $1,627,999,864 | $6,252,556,685 | 29.18% |
| 2018-19 | $3,273,756,822 | $629,708,489 | $1,189,169,333 | $1,150,456,017 | $6,243,090,661 | -0.15% |
| 2020-21 | $4,028,634,745 | $582,236,754 | $1,376,908,214 | $1,464,909,711 | $7,452,689,424 | 19.38% |
| 2022-23 | $5,594,221,341 | $612,693,326 | $1,243,744,671 | $1,025,734,868 | $8,476,394,206 | 13.74% |
| 2024-25 | $7,717,981,545 | $647,404,407 | $1,303,987,993 | $1,191,313,557 | $10,860,687,502 | 28.13% |
| Totals | $40,751,752,532 | $8,664,819,184 | $11,807,244,298 | $10,864,773,360 | $72,088,589,374 | 495.54% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $1,823,663,747 | - | $1,823,663,747 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $2,111,230,229 | 15.77% | $1,960,119,888 | 7.48% | $151,110,341 |
| 2000-01 | $2,508,930,465 | 18.84% | $2,200,565,064 | 12.27% | $308,365,401 |
| 2002-03 | $2,626,038,694 | 4.67% | $2,368,631,602 | 7.64% | $257,407,092 |
| 2004-05 | $2,684,008,597 | 2.21% | $2,579,445,154 | 8.90% | $104,563,443 |
| 2006-07 | $3,252,027,935 | 21.16% | $2,860,775,085 | 10.91% | $391,252,850 |
| 2008-09 | $4,021,557,874 | 23.66% | $3,123,453,368 | 9.18% | $898,104,506 |
| 2010-11 | $4,466,403,454 | 11.06% | $3,332,238,040 | 6.68% | $1,134,165,414 |
| 2012-13 | $4,469,019,687 | 0.06% | $3,588,975,154 | 7.70% | $880,044,533 |
| 2014-15 | $4,840,290,214 | 8.31% | $3,803,243,251 | 5.97% | $1,037,046,963 |
| 2016-17 | $6,252,556,685 | 29.18% | $4,018,764,155 | 5.67% | $2,233,792,530 |
| 2018-19 | $6,243,090,661 | -0.15% | $4,298,463,880 | 6.96% | $1,944,626,781 |
| 2020-21 | $7,452,689,424 | 19.38% | $4,582,429,132 | 6.61% | $2,870,260,292 |
| 2022-23 | $8,476,394,206 | 13.74% | $5,301,751,814 | 15.70% | $3,174,642,392 |
| 2024-25 | $10,860,687,502 | 28.13% | $5,791,512,284 | 9.24% | $5,069,175,218 |
| Totals | $72,088,589,374 | 495.54% | $51,634,031,617 | 217.58% | $20,454,557,757 |
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Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article I
Commission on the Arts
Office of the Attorney General
Bond Review Board
Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Commission on State Emergency Communications
Texas Emergency Services Retirement System
Employees Retirement System
Texas Ethics Commission
Facilities Commission
Public Finance Authority
Office of the Governor
Trusteed Programs within the Office of the Governor
Historical Commission
Department of Information Resources
Library & Archives Commission
Pension Review Board
Preservation Board
State Office of Risk Management
Secretary of State
Veterans Commission
Article II – Health & Human Services
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $10,381,612,111 | $252,412,925 | $15,516,790,877 | $271,534,664 | $26,422,350,577 | - |
| 1998-99 | $10,268,500,419 | $344,216,882 | $15,221,359,289 | $227,148,826 | $26,061,225,416 | -1.37% |
| 2000-01 | $10,609,941,361 | $451,449,087 | $16,183,989,064 | $191,568,361 | $27,436,947,873 | 5.28% |
| 2002-03 | $13,209,672,502 | $561,140,144 | $20,995,846,093 | $222,918,777 | $34,989,577,516 | 27.53% |
| 2004-05 | $14,672,572,885 | $927,680,818 | $23,723,277,172 | $462,687,542 | $39,786,218,417 | 13.71% |
| 2006-07 | $16,761,768,298 | $775,136,638 | $29,077,629,265 | $1,626,023,174 | $48,240,557,375 | 21.25% |
| 2008-09 | $20,558,841,658 | $873,109,062 | $31,062,337,413 | $471,663,507 | $52,965,951,640 | 9.80% |
| 2010-11 | $24,413,608,359 | $990,225,746 | $33,832,509,675 | $510,147,537 | $59,746,491,317 | 12.80% |
| 2012-13 | $22,900,148,538 | $967,497,178 | $31,053,872,571 | $504,862,144 | $55,426,380,431 | -7.23% |
| 2014-15 | $29,652,528,294 | $1,159,099,266 | $42,433,268,969 | $647,028,503 | $73,891,925,032 | 33.32% |
| 2016-17 | $32,201,003,386 | $1,183,877,546 | $43,156,254,883 | $658,637,930 | $77,199,773,745 | 4.48% |
| 2018-19 | $32,888,403,404 | $571,961,523 | $43,797,453,654 | $1,613,838,648 | $78,871,657,229 | 2.17% |
| 2020-21 | $33,643,256,982 | $528,786,187 | $48,796,458,730 | $1,335,327,172 | $84,303,829,071 | 6.89% |
| 2022-23 | $34,447,207,306 | $558,067,965 | $50,798,692,955 | $1,166,316,748 | $86,970,284,974 | 3.16% |
| 2024-25 | $42,646,512,331 | $539,599,591 | $57,653,750,489 | $1,335,532,854 | $102,175,395,265 | 17.48% |
| Totals | $349,255,577,834 | $10,684,260,558 | $503,303,491,099 | $11,245,236,387 | $874,488,565,878 | 286.70% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $26,422,350,577 | - | $26,422,350,577 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $26,061,225,416 | -1.37% | $28,399,410,213 | 7.48% | -$2,338,184,797 |
| 2000-01 | $27,436,947,873 | 5.28% | $31,883,126,304 | 12.27% | -$4,446,178,431 |
| 2002-03 | $34,989,577,516 | 27.53% | $34,318,176,629 | 7.64% | $671,400,887 |
| 2004-05 | $39,786,218,417 | 13.71% | $37,372,571,707 | 8.90% | $2,413,646,710 |
| 2006-07 | $48,240,557,375 | 21.25% | $41,448,651,022 | 10.91% | $6,791,906,353 |
| 2008-09 | $52,965,951,640 | 9.80% | $45,254,493,891 | 9.18% | $7,711,457,749 |
| 2010-11 | $59,746,491,317 | 12.80% | $48,279,493,322 | 6.68% | $11,466,997,995 |
| 2012-13 | $55,426,380,431 | -7.23% | $51,999,256,922 | 7.70% | $3,427,123,509 |
| 2014-15 | $73,891,925,032 | 33.32% | $55,103,703,565 | 5.97% | $18,788,221,467 |
| 2016-17 | $77,199,773,745 | 4.48% | $58,226,301,619 | 5.67% | $18,973,472,126 |
| 2018-19 | $78,871,657,229 | 2.17% | $62,278,761,512 | 6.96% | $16,592,895,717 |
| 2020-21 | $84,303,829,071 | 6.89% | $66,393,022,961 | 6.61% | $17,910,806,110 |
| 2022-23 | $86,970,284,974 | 3.16% | $76,815,007,879 | 15.70% | $10,155,277,095 |
| 2024-25 | $102,175,395,265 | 17.48% | $83,910,955,729 | 9.24% | $18,264,439,536 |
| Totals | $874,488,565,878 | 286.70% | $748,105,283,851 | 217.58% | $126,383,282,027 |
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Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article II
Department of Family & Protective Services
Department of State Health Services
Health & Human Services Commission
Article III – Agencies of Education
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $26,621,847,952 | $34,250,360 | $3,208,756,484 | $3,728,094,218 | $33,592,949,014 | - |
| 1998-99 | $29,836,678,388 | $2,696,590,457 | $3,782,985,563 | $1,793,912,908 | $38,110,167,316 | 13.45% |
| 2000-01 | $34,615,936,231 | $3,133,329,543 | $4,348,218,632 | $2,385,730,094 | $44,483,214,500 | 16.72% |
| 2002-03 | $36,375,558,849 | $1,846,953,188 | $5,635,740,895 | $4,822,645,015 | $48,680,897,947 | 9.44% |
| 2004-05 | $34,534,985,717 | $2,563,839,638 | $7,214,406,286 | $5,779,580,598 | $50,092,812,239 | 2.90% |
| 2006-07 | $36,064,504,985 | $2,284,836,256 | $8,407,105,376 | $7,915,741,542 | $54,672,188,159 | 9.14% |
| 2008-09 | $46,842,818,400 | $2,278,524,741 | $8,831,632,696 | $16,583,685,381 | $74,536,661,218 | 36.33% |
| 2010-11 | $48,942,872,786 | $2,382,156,638 | $9,381,040,946 | $14,745,670,354 | $75,451,740,724 | 1.23% |
| 2012-13 | $45,916,833,626 | $2,495,346,416 | $10,935,329,879 | $13,523,838,439 | $72,871,348,360 | -3.42% |
| 2014-15 | $50,760,395,559 | $2,685,104,808 | $10,634,041,807 | $10,119,502,639 | $74,199,044,813 | 1.82% |
| 2016-17 | $56,001,577,780 | $2,788,724,084 | $10,442,824,748 | $9,336,996,504 | $78,570,123,116 | 5.89% |
| 2018-19 | $56,459,796,949 | $2,869,245,560 | $10,767,237,899 | $10,901,745,470 | $80,998,025,878 | 3.09% |
| 2020-21 | $65,714,825,688 | $2,724,913,119 | $14,512,322,693 | $12,949,859,358 | $95,901,920,858 | 18.40% |
| 2022-23 | $64,033,855,473 | $2,806,073,879 | $12,973,371,688 | $16,240,085,056 | $96,053,386,096 | 0.16% |
| 2024-25 | $59,231,020,553 | $2,833,359,786 | $15,285,219,105 | $22,066,824,154 | $99,416,423,598 | 3.50% |
| Totals | $691,953,508,936 | $36,423,248,473 | $136,360,234,697 | $152,893,911,730 | $1,017,630,903,836 | 195.94% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $33,592,949,014 | - | $33,592,949,014 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $38,110,167,316 | 13.45% | $36,106,550,647 | 7.48% | $2,003,616,669 |
| 2000-01 | $44,483,214,500 | 16.72% | $40,535,690,918 | 12.27% | $3,947,523,582 |
| 2002-03 | $48,680,897,947 | 9.44% | $43,631,574,503 | 7.64% | $5,049,323,444 |
| 2004-05 | $50,092,812,239 | 2.90% | $47,514,882,986 | 8.90% | $2,577,929,253 |
| 2006-07 | $54,672,188,159 | 9.14% | $52,697,144,276 | 10.91% | $1,975,043,883 |
| 2008-09 | $74,536,661,218 | 36.33% | $57,535,831,322 | 9.18% | $17,000,829,896 |
| 2010-11 | $75,451,740,724 | 1.23% | $61,381,766,655 | 6.68% | $14,069,974,069 |
| 2012-13 | $72,871,348,360 | -3.42% | $66,111,013,911 | 7.70% | $6,760,334,449 |
| 2014-15 | $74,199,044,813 | 1.82% | $70,057,957,143 | 5.97% | $4,141,087,670 |
| 2016-17 | $78,570,123,116 | 5.89% | $74,027,977,786 | 5.67% | $4,542,145,330 |
| 2018-19 | $80,998,025,878 | 3.09% | $79,180,209,725 | 6.96% | $1,817,816,153 |
| 2020-21 | $95,901,920,858 | 18.40% | $84,411,015,163 | 6.61% | $11,490,905,695 |
| 2022-23 | $96,053,386,096 | 0.16% | $97,661,358,163 | 15.70% | -$1,607,972,067 |
| 2024-25 | $99,416,423,598 | 3.50% | $106,683,031,447 | 9.24% | -$7,266,607,849 |
| Totals | $1,017,630,903,836 | 195.94% | $951,128,953,658 | 217.58% | $66,501,950,178 |
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Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article III
Texas Education Agency
Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation
School for the Deaf
School for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Teacher Retirement System
Higher Education Coordinating Board
Higher Education Fund
Available University Fund
Available National Research University Fund
Various Universities
Various Colleges
Article IV – The Judiciary
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $213,361,261 | $1,656,020 | $0 | $42,039,467 | $257,056,748 | - |
| 1998-99 | $276,126,554 | $1,738,266 | $0 | $53,891,482 | $331,756,302 | 29.06% |
| 2000-01 | $310,474,103 | $1,840,145 | $0 | $48,074,931 | $360,389,179 | 8.63% |
| 2002-03 | $350,911,424 | $2,150,000 | $0 | $77,688,429 | $430,749,853 | 19.52% |
| 2004-05 | $318,227,902 | $26,471,593 | $2,661 | $76,840,852 | $421,543,008 | -2.14% |
| 2006-07 | $361,543,970 | $28,908,110 | $97,177 | $132,957,909 | $523,507,166 | 24.19% |
| 2008-09 | $405,205,289 | $35,798,932 | $2,886,347 | $154,464,694 | $598,355,262 | 14.30% |
| 2010-11 | $437,765,297 | $61,457,393 | $4,990,698 | $167,540,740 | $671,754,128 | 12.27% |
| 2012-13 | $381,263,413 | $85,025,731 | $3,600,000 | $173,243,468 | $643,132,612 | -4.26% |
| 2014-15 | $438,826,198 | $135,059,631 | $3,600,000 | $179,518,740 | $757,004,569 | 17.71% |
| 2016-17 | $481,644,163 | $142,321,098 | $3,446,623 | $180,338,224 | $807,750,108 | 6.70% |
| 2018-19 | $491,430,358 | $143,473,078 | $1,693,922 | $193,996,742 | $830,594,100 | 2.83% |
| 2020-21 | $545,698,341 | $197,237,895 | $3,612,035 | $187,206,827 | $933,755,098 | 12.42% |
| 2022-23 | $593,068,358 | $194,712,703 | $4,510,324 | $179,418,878 | $971,710,263 | 4.06% |
| 2024-25 | $848,353,804 | $176,976,789 | $4,217,716 | $179,261,384 | $1,208,809,693 | 24.40% |
| Totals | $6,453,900,435 | $1,234,827,384 | $32,657,503 | $2,026,482,767 | $9,747,868,089 | 370.25% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $257,056,748 | - | $257,056,748 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $331,756,302 | 29.06% | $276,291,090 | 7.48% | $55,465,212 |
| 2000-01 | $360,389,179 | 8.63% | $310,183,333 | 12.27% | $50,205,846 |
| 2002-03 | $430,749,853 | 19.52% | $333,873,357 | 7.64% | $96,876,496 |
| 2004-05 | $421,543,008 | -2.14% | $363,588,838 | 8.90% | $57,954,170 |
| 2006-07 | $523,507,166 | 24.19% | $403,244,042 | 10.91% | $120,263,124 |
| 2008-09 | $598,355,262 | 14.30% | $440,270,180 | 9.18% | $158,085,082 |
| 2010-11 | $671,754,128 | 12.27% | $469,699,678 | 6.68% | $202,054,450 |
| 2012-13 | $643,132,612 | -4.26% | $505,888,371 | 7.70% | $137,244,241 |
| 2014-15 | $757,004,569 | 17.71% | $536,090,792 | 5.97% | $220,913,777 |
| 2016-17 | $807,750,108 | 6.70% | $566,469,804 | 5.67% | $241,280,304 |
| 2018-19 | $830,594,100 | 2.83% | $605,895,220 | 6.96% | $224,698,880 |
| 2020-21 | $933,755,098 | 12.42% | $645,921,888 | 6.61% | $287,833,210 |
| 2022-23 | $971,710,263 | 4.06% | $747,314,894 | 15.70% | $224,395,369 |
| 2024-25 | $1,208,809,693 | 24.40% | $816,349,679 | 9.24% | $392,460,014 |
| Totals | $9,747,868,089 | 370.25% | $7,278,137,911 | 217.58% | $2,469,730,178 |
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Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article IV
Supreme Court of Texas
Court of Criminal Appeals
1st – 4th Court of Appeals Districts
Texas Judicial Office of Court Administration
Office of Capital Writs
Office of the State Prosecuting Attorney
State Law Library
State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Comptroller’s Department Judiciary Section
Article V – Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $5,578,092,783 | $90,247,509 | $73,389,564 | $1,183,895,592 | $6,925,625,448 | - |
| 1998-99 | $5,541,701,321 | $229,058,354 | $187,435,018 | $1,078,586,818 | $7,036,781,511 | 1.61% |
| 2000-01 | $6,335,395,184 | $251,766,275 | $255,787,410 | $802,150,607 | $7,645,099,476 | 8.64% |
| 2002-03 | $7,031,769,301 | $117,128,726 | $262,476,208 | $878,127,163 | $8,289,501,398 | 8.43% |
| 2004-05 | $6,611,753,349 | $55,613,380 | $257,326,358 | $1,059,082,083 | $7,983,775,170 | -3.69% |
| 2006-07 | $7,020,553,514 | $45,099,486 | $275,880,555 | $1,186,949,383 | $8,528,482,938 | 6.82% |
| 2008-09 | $7,910,757,858 | $26,256,835 | $578,685,771 | $1,920,156,124 | $10,435,856,588 | 22.36% |
| 2010-11 | $8,630,192,525 | $77,819,579 | $617,805,953 | $1,442,004,910 | $10,767,822,967 | 3.18% |
| 2012-13 | $8,203,304,006 | $171,360,706 | $1,625,356,897 | $1,507,410,193 | $11,507,431,802 | 6.87% |
| 2014-15 | $9,110,999,778 | $24,344,553 | $1,335,616,611 | $1,211,086,657 | $11,682,047,599 | 1.52% |
| 2016-17 | $11,409,022,796 | $129,703,400 | $741,326,246 | $152,570,410 | $12,432,622,852 | 6.43% |
| 2018-19 | $11,411,358,100 | $32,949,851 | $598,295,188 | $263,050,920 | $12,305,654,059 | -1.02% |
| 2020-21 | $12,072,254,834 | $51,101,971 | $271,060,744 | $154,477,889 | $12,548,895,438 | 1.98% |
| 2022-23 | $11,969,516,825 | $50,484,149 | $1,327,585,153 | $162,022,014 | $13,509,608,141 | 7.66% |
| 2024-25 | $18,214,942,287 | $117,452,218 | $409,368,132 | $146,842,834 | $18,888,605,471 | 39.82% |
| Totals | $137,051,614,461 | $1,470,386,992 | $8,817,395,808 | $13,148,413,597 | $160,487,810,858 | 172.74% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $6,925,625,448 | - | $6,925,625,448 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $7,036,781,511 | 1.61% | $7,443,837,274 | 7.48% | -$407,055,763 |
| 2000-01 | $7,645,099,476 | 8.64% | $8,356,962,423 | 12.27% | -$711,862,947 |
| 2002-03 | $8,289,501,398 | 8.43% | $8,995,219,282 | 7.64% | -$705,717,884 |
| 2004-05 | $7,983,775,170 | -3.69% | $9,795,814,075 | 8.90% | -$1,812,038,905 |
| 2006-07 | $8,528,482,938 | 6.82% | $10,864,204,964 | 10.91% | -$2,335,722,026 |
| 2008-09 | $10,435,856,588 | 22.36% | $11,861,763,533 | 9.18% | -$1,425,906,945 |
| 2010-11 | $10,767,822,967 | 3.18% | $12,654,653,362 | 6.68% | -$1,886,830,395 |
| 2012-13 | $11,507,431,802 | 6.87% | $13,629,649,488 | 7.70% | -$2,122,217,686 |
| 2014-15 | $11,682,047,599 | 1.52% | $14,443,363,416 | 5.97% | -$2,761,315,817 |
| 2016-17 | $12,432,622,852 | 6.43% | $15,261,835,054 | 5.67% | -$2,829,212,202 |
| 2018-19 | $12,305,654,059 | -1.02% | $16,324,035,000 | 6.96% | -$4,018,380,941 |
| 2020-21 | $12,548,895,438 | 1.98% | $17,402,433,899 | 6.61% | -$4,853,538,461 |
| 2022-23 | $13,509,608,141 | 7.66% | $20,134,165,271 | 15.70% | -$6,624,557,130 |
| 2024-25 | $18,888,605,471 | 39.82% | $21,994,101,118 | 9.24% | -$3,105,495,647 |
| Totals | $160,487,810,858 | 172.74% | $196,087,663,606 | 217.58% | -$35,599,852,748 |
A Visual Comparison
Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article V
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Department of Criminal Justice
Commission on Fire Protection
Commission on Jail Standards
Juvenile Justice Department
Commission on Law Enforcement
Military Department
Department of Public Safety
Article VI – Natural Resources
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $343,262,773 | $108,867,494 | $266,030,489 | $1,017,922,409 | $1,736,083,165 | - |
| 1998-99 | $401,519,290 | $912,230,497 | $189,407,998 | $161,753,027 | $1,664,910,812 | -4.10% |
| 2000-01 | $537,011,387 | $980,244,542 | $211,063,746 | $138,842,830 | $1,867,162,505 | 12.15% |
| 2002-03 | $590,709,943 | $983,139,275 | $209,676,606 | $167,463,953 | $1,950,989,777 | 4.49% |
| 2004-05 | $509,978,582 | $926,394,602 | $252,166,778 | $309,452,554 | $1,997,992,516 | 2.41% |
| 2006-07 | $437,115,088 | $1,245,665,082 | $281,485,083 | $355,186,213 | $2,319,451,466 | 16.09% |
| 2008-09 | $686,394,480 | $1,439,340,303 | $850,787,766 | $245,667,543 | $3,222,190,092 | 38.92% |
| 2010-11 | $875,064,994 | $1,319,056,855 | $1,010,962,867 | $258,756,881 | $3,463,841,597 | 7.50% |
| 2012-13 | $638,405,600 | $1,046,857,428 | $1,873,624,731 | $329,410,072 | $3,888,297,831 | 12.25% |
| 2014-15 | $724,056,304 | $1,154,743,898 | $2,563,370,363 | $2,321,244,959 | $6,763,415,524 | 73.94% |
| 2016-17 | $832,069,021 | $1,505,683,115 | $1,744,700,400 | $285,087,549 | $4,367,540,085 | -35.42% |
| 2018-19 | $890,340,902 | $1,266,581,544 | $1,858,038,411 | $439,880,963 | $4,454,841,820 | 2.00% |
| 2020-21 | $1,011,728,952 | $1,302,325,207 | $6,307,843,308 | $390,477,574 | $9,012,375,041 | 102.31% |
| 2022-23 | $1,308,168,913 | $1,167,832,816 | $4,859,946,931 | $480,100,799 | $7,816,049,459 | -13.27% |
| 2024-25 | $3,328,613,552 | $1,419,268,685 | $3,252,695,359 | $619,165,661 | $8,619,743,257 | 10.28% |
| Totals | $13,114,439,781 | $16,778,231,343 | $25,731,800,836 | $7,520,412,987 | $63,144,884,947 | 396.51% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $1,736,083,165 | - | $1,736,083,165 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $1,664,910,812 | -4.10% | $1,865,986,064 | 7.48% | -$201,075,252 |
| 2000-01 | $1,867,162,505 | 12.15% | $2,094,883,976 | 12.27% | -$227,721,471 |
| 2002-03 | $1,950,989,777 | 4.49% | $2,254,879,199 | 7.64% | -$303,889,422 |
| 2004-05 | $1,997,992,516 | 2.41% | $2,455,568,530 | 8.90% | -$457,576,014 |
| 2006-07 | $2,319,451,466 | 16.09% | $2,723,387,726 | 10.91% | -$403,936,260 |
| 2008-09 | $3,222,190,092 | 38.92% | $2,973,451,009 | 9.18% | $248,739,083 |
| 2010-11 | $3,463,841,597 | 7.50% | $3,172,208,897 | 6.68% | $291,632,700 |
| 2012-13 | $3,888,297,831 | 12.25% | $3,416,616,333 | 7.70% | $471,681,498 |
| 2014-15 | $6,763,415,524 | 73.94% | $3,620,594,307 | 5.97% | $3,142,821,217 |
| 2016-17 | $4,367,540,085 | -35.42% | $3,825,764,922 | 5.67% | $541,775,163 |
| 2018-19 | $4,454,841,820 | 2.00% | $4,092,032,201 | 6.96% | $362,809,619 |
| 2020-21 | $9,012,375,041 | 102.31% | $4,362,360,158 | 6.61% | $4,650,014,883 |
| 2022-23 | $7,816,049,459 | -13.27% | $5,047,137,711 | 15.70% | $2,768,911,748 |
| 2024-25 | $8,619,743,257 | 10.28% | $5,513,377,668 | 9.24% | $3,106,365,589 |
| Totals | $63,144,884,947 | 396.51% | $49,154,331,866 | 217.58% | $13,990,553,081 |
A Visual Comparison
Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article VI
Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Commission
Commission on Environmental Quality
General Land Office & Veterans’ Land Board
Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission
Parks & Wildlife Department
Railroad Commission
Soil & Water Conservation Board
Water Development Board
Article VII – Business & Economic Development
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $79,158,426 | $59,323,874 | $3,975,874,881 | $4,678,712,575 | $8,793,069,756 | - |
| 1998-99 | $335,701,895 | $560,943,647 | $4,677,344,751 | $4,693,832,514 | $10,267,822,807 | 16.77% |
| 2000-01 | $314,973,846 | $493,550,756 | $6,119,794,106 | $5,084,379,000 | $12,012,697,708 | 16.99% |
| 2002-03 | $396,543,131 | $396,966,788 | $6,962,555,887 | $6,134,691,693 | $13,890,757,499 | 15.63% |
| 2004-05 | $310,538,729 | $367,512,370 | $7,051,546,602 | $6,416,195,276 | $14,145,792,977 | 1.84% |
| 2006-07 | $274,191,684 | $418,248,242 | $9,463,676,304 | $8,507,125,991 | $18,663,242,221 | 31.93% |
| 2008-09 | $623,242,170 | $425,709,719 | $8,858,656,028 | $10,606,198,025 | $20,513,805,942 | 9.92% |
| 2010-11 | $586,760,534 | $400,392,304 | $7,929,140,458 | $11,798,272,028 | $20,714,565,324 | 0.98% |
| 2012-13 | $577,945,479 | $386,689,254 | $8,491,595,862 | $14,204,591,037 | $23,660,821,632 | 14.22% |
| 2014-15 | $962,009,675 | $445,091,857 | $11,059,385,120 | $13,825,904,102 | $26,292,390,754 | 11.12% |
| 2016-17 | $1,168,398,971 | $479,806,427 | $11,132,162,852 | $14,981,806,347 | $27,762,174,597 | 5.59% |
| 2018-19 | $513,605,868 | $528,968,512 | $13,636,919,486 | $17,162,137,114 | $31,841,630,980 | 14.69% |
| 2020-21 | $525,871,565 | $543,618,328 | $15,174,500,087 | $20,817,118,207 | $37,061,108,187 | 16.39% |
| 2022-23 | $490,651,616 | $599,530,315 | $13,999,336,224 | $21,458,415,616 | $36,547,933,771 | -1.38% |
| 2024-25 | $1,151,825,406 | $699,924,534 | $18,847,608,169 | $25,160,577,590 | $45,859,935,699 | 25.48% |
| Totals | $8,311,418,995 | $6,806,276,927 | $147,380,096,817 | $185,529,957,115 | $348,027,749,854 | 421.55% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $8,793,069,756 | - | $8,793,069,756 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $10,267,822,807 | 16.77% | $9,451,013,615 | 7.48% | $816,809,192 |
| 2000-01 | $12,012,697,708 | 16.99% | $10,610,356,289 | 12.27% | $1,402,341,419 |
| 2002-03 | $13,890,757,499 | 15.63% | $11,420,714,448 | 7.64% | $2,470,043,051 |
| 2004-05 | $14,145,792,977 | 1.84% | $12,437,183,778 | 8.90% | $1,708,609,199 |
| 2006-07 | $18,663,242,221 | 31.93% | $13,793,658,466 | 10.91% | $4,869,583,755 |
| 2008-09 | $20,513,805,942 | 9.92% | $15,060,201,415 | 9.18% | $5,453,604,527 |
| 2010-11 | $20,714,565,324 | 0.98% | $16,066,888,195 | 6.68% | $4,647,677,129 |
| 2012-13 | $23,660,821,632 | 14.22% | $17,304,784,903 | 7.70% | $6,356,036,729 |
| 2014-15 | $26,292,390,754 | 11.12% | $18,337,910,847 | 5.97% | $7,954,479,907 |
| 2016-17 | $27,762,174,597 | 5.59% | $19,377,077,383 | 5.67% | $8,385,097,214 |
| 2018-19 | $31,841,630,980 | 14.69% | $20,725,691,785 | 6.96% | $11,115,939,195 |
| 2020-21 | $37,061,108,187 | 16.39% | $22,094,873,070 | 6.61% | $14,966,235,117 |
| 2022-23 | $36,547,933,771 | -1.38% | $25,563,195,849 | 15.70% | $10,984,737,922 |
| 2024-25 | $45,859,935,699 | 25.48% | $27,924,649,810 | 9.24% | $17,935,285,889 |
| Totals | $348,027,749,854 | 421.55% | $248,961,269,610 | 217.58% | $99,066,480,244 |
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Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article VII
Department of Housing & Community Affairs
Texas Lottery Commission
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Transportation
Texas Workforce Commission
Article VIII – Regulatory
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $171,736,921 | $212,757,862 | $4,292,100 | $27,887,958 | $416,674,841 | - |
| 1998-99 | $264,772,879 | $140,145,555 | $3,741,225 | $18,390,232 | $427,049,891 | 2.49% |
| 2000-01 | $286,610,673 | $156,303,546 | $4,800,376 | $22,591,053 | $470,305,648 | 10.13% |
| 2002-03 | $661,702,452 | $91,877,127 | $4,827,530 | $13,325,789 | $771,732,898 | 64.09% |
| 2004-05 | $401,580,345 | $100,998,309 | $5,451,363 | $256,802,885 | $764,832,902 | -0.89% |
| 2006-07 | $317,481,138 | $197,840,262 | $4,909,246 | $14,291,467 | $534,522,113 | -30.11% |
| 2008-09 | $348,688,911 | $394,165,594 | $4,509,246 | $14,932,051 | $762,295,802 | 42.61% |
| 2010-11 | $311,842,282 | $482,565,079 | $4,509,246 | $48,290,556 | $847,207,163 | 11.14% |
| 2012-13 | $264,359,112 | $384,130,675 | $6,302,201 | $23,050,465 | $677,842,453 | -20.00% |
| 2014-15 | $276,266,505 | $965,601,673 | $6,085,126 | $38,098,222 | $1,286,051,526 | 89.73% |
| 2016-17 | $332,871,577 | $569,305,291 | $9,581,684 | $22,471,789 | $934,230,341 | -27.36% |
| 2018-19 | $347,229,770 | $252,478,914 | $5,850,405 | $69,693,666 | $675,252,755 | -27.72% |
| 2020-21 | $379,190,182 | $235,568,920 | $11,062,828 | $81,211,768 | $707,033,698 | 4.71% |
| 2022-23 | $307,219,644 | $330,509,647 | $9,503,826 | $86,797,020 | $734,030,137 | 3.82% |
| 2024-25 | $427,769,438 | $379,055,193 | $71,118,154 | $43,732,580 | $921,675,365 | 25.56% |
| Totals | $5,099,321,829 | $4,893,303,647 | $156,544,556 | $781,567,501 | $10,930,737,533 | 121.20% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $416,674,841 | - | $416,674,841 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $427,049,891 | 2.49% | $447,852,650 | 7.48% | -$20,802,759 |
| 2000-01 | $470,305,648 | 10.13% | $502,790,111 | 12.27% | -$32,484,463 |
| 2002-03 | $771,732,898 | 64.09% | $541,190,336 | 7.64% | $230,542,562 |
| 2004-05 | $764,832,902 | -0.89% | $589,357,496 | 8.90% | $175,475,406 |
| 2006-07 | $534,522,113 | -30.11% | $653,636,399 | 10.91% | -$119,114,286 |
| 2008-09 | $762,295,802 | 42.61% | $713,653,730 | 9.18% | $48,642,072 |
| 2010-11 | $847,207,163 | 11.14% | $761,357,327 | 6.68% | $85,849,836 |
| 2012-13 | $677,842,453 | -20.00% | $820,017,207 | 7.70% | -$142,174,754 |
| 2014-15 | $1,286,051,526 | 89.73% | $868,973,669 | 5.97% | $417,077,857 |
| 2016-17 | $934,230,341 | -27.36% | $918,216,375 | 5.67% | $16,013,966 |
| 2018-19 | $675,252,755 | -27.72% | $982,122,805 | 6.96% | -$306,870,050 |
| 2020-21 | $707,033,698 | 4.71% | $1,047,003,831 | 6.61% | -$339,970,133 |
| 2022-23 | $734,030,137 | 3.82% | $1,211,356,314 | 15.70% | -$477,326,177 |
| 2024-25 | $921,675,365 | 25.56% | $1,323,257,900 | 9.24% | -$401,582,535 |
| Totals | $10,930,737,533 | 121.20% | $11,797,460,990 | 217.58% | -$866,723,457 |
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Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article VIII
State Office of Administrative Hearings
Behavioral Health Executive Council
Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Texas State Board of Dental Examiners
Funeral Service Commission
Board of Professional Geoscientists
Health Professions Council
Office of Injured Employee Counsel
Department of Insurance
Office of Public Insurance Counsel
Department of Licensing & Regulation
Texas Medical Board
Texas Board of Nursing
Optometry Board
Board of Pharmacy
Executive Council of Physical Therapy & Occupational Therapy Examiners
Board of Plumbing Examiners
Racing Commission
Securities Board
Public Utility Commission of Texas
Office of Public Utility Counsel
Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Article X – The Legislature
Actual Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025)
| Biennium | GR | GR-D | Federal Funds | Other Funds | All Funds | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $219,243,066 | $0 | $0 | $2,000,000 | $221,243,066 | - |
| 1998-99 | $244,504,898 | $0 | $0 | $1,950,000 | $246,454,898 | 11.40% |
| 2000-01 | $261,858,033 | $0 | $0 | $2,855,000 | $264,713,033 | 7.41% |
| 2002-03 | $290,982,799 | $0 | $0 | $3,390,000 | $294,372,799 | 11.20% |
| 2004-05 | $265,164,580 | $0 | $0 | $4,191,000 | $269,355,580 | -8.50% |
| 2006-07 | $313,663,891 | $0 | $0 | $3,620,000 | $317,283,891 | 17.79% |
| 2008-09 | $325,552,897 | $0 | $0 | $420,000 | $325,972,897 | 2.74% |
| 2010-11 | $354,314,272 | $0 | $0 | $562,800 | $354,877,072 | 8.87% |
| 2012-13 | $339,363,073 | $0 | $0 | $562,800 | $339,925,873 | -4.21% |
| 2014-15 | $359,443,216 | $0 | $0 | $205,000 | $359,648,216 | 5.80% |
| 2016-17 | $385,863,459 | $0 | $0 | $202,850 | $386,066,309 | 7.30% |
| 2018-19 | $387,314,153 | $0 | $0 | $202,850 | $387,517,003 | 0.40% |
| 2020-21 | $392,024,405 | $0 | $0 | $202,850 | $392,227,255 | 1.22% |
| 2022-23 | $410,240,482 | $0 | $0 | $202,850 | $410,443,332 | 4.64% |
| 2024-25 | $489,597,170 | $0 | $0 | $202,850 | $489,800,020 | 19.33% |
| Totals | $5,039,130,394 | $0 | $0 | $20,770,850 | $5,059,901,244 | 121.39%% |
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Appropriations by Biennium (1996 – 2025) Including Population & Inflation
| Biennium | All Funds | % Increase | All Funds with Pop+Inf | % Increase with Pop+Inf | Difference Between Actual and If Followed Pop+Inf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-97 | $221,243,066 | - | $221,243,066 | - | $0 |
| 1998-99 | $246,454,898 | 11.40% | $237,797,639 | 7.48% | $8,657,259 |
| 2000-01 | $264,713,033 | 7.41% | $266,967,944 | 12.27% | -$2,254,911 |
| 2002-03 | $294,372,799 | 11.20% | $287,357,425 | 7.64% | $7,015,374 |
| 2004-05 | $269,355,580 | -8.50% | $312,932,883 | 8.90% | -$43,577,303 |
| 2006-07 | $317,283,891 | 17.79% | $347,063,241 | 10.91% | -$29,779,350 |
| 2008-09 | $325,972,897 | 2.74% | $378,930,820 | 9.18% | -$52,957,923 |
| 2010-11 | $354,877,072 | 8.87% | $404,260,139 | 6.68% | -$49,383,067 |
| 2012-13 | $339,925,873 | -4.21% | $435,406,948 | 7.70% | -$95,481,075 |
| 2014-15 | $359,648,216 | 5.80% | $461,401,505 | 5.97% | -$101,753,289 |
| 2016-17 | $386,066,309 | 7.30% | $487,548,050 | 5.67% | -$101,481,741 |
| 2018-19 | $387,517,003 | 0.40% | $521,480,634 | 6.96% | -$133,963,631 |
| 2020-21 | $392,227,255 | 1.22% | $555,930,704 | 6.61% | -$163,703,449 |
| 2022-23 | $410,443,332 | 4.64% | $643,197,425 | 15.70% | -$232,754,093 |
| 2024-25 | $489,800,020 | 19.33% | $702,614,140 | 9.24% | -$212,814,120 |
| Totals | $5,059,901,244 | 121.39%% | $6,264,132,565 | 217.58% | -$1,204,231,321 |
A Visual Comparison
Primary Agencies/Programs Found in Article X
Senate
House of Representatives
Legislative Budget Board
Legislative Council
Commission on Uniform State Laws
Sunset Advisory Commission
State Auditor’s Office
Legislative Reference Library
Resources
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