得克萨斯州立法者面临预算挑战,预算为1 946亿美元,必须平衡教育,在盈余中必须使用凭单。 Texas lawmakers face budget challenges with $194.6 billion, must balance education, vouchers amid surplus.

得克萨斯州立法者正面临一个新的预算周期,现有预算1 946亿美元,比上一个周期略有下降。 Texas lawmakers are facing a new budget cycle with $194.6 billion available, marking a slight decrease from the previous cycle. 由于销售和能源税收入增加,国家盈余接近240亿美元。 The state's surplus stands at nearly $24 billion, driven by rising sales and energy tax revenues. 尽管经济增长的速度超过了全国平均水平,但许多居民仍然在承受高昂的成本。 Despite economic growth outpacing the national average, many residents still struggle with high costs. 立法者必须平衡教育支出,其中可能包括私立学校凭单,并解决当前的财政压力,同时确保预算平衡。 Lawmakers must balance spending on education, potentially including private school vouchers, and address ongoing financial pressures while ensuring a balanced budget.