5 Trends in Budget Article I according to TPPF

TPPF highlights these trends in Article I budgeting:

  • Article I increases by more than population growth + inflation
  • Article I grew 17.5%  for 2016-2017 budget
  • Article I had a 690.8% increase for the Facilities Commission
  • Article I had a 92% increase for the Veterans Commission
  • Article I has increased 80% since 2004-2005 (25% higher than population growth + inflation)

TPPF | Center for Fiscal Policy|  Texas Budget Trends in Article I