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House adopts calendar rules for SB1, HB500; sets April 10 as budget day
Summary
The Texas House on April 2 adopted calendar rules governing floor consideration of the budget (SB1) and a supplemental bill (HB500), including filing deadlines, put-and-take amendment requirements and limits on opening debate. Both rules were approved by recorded votes.
The Texas House adopted calendar rules on Wednesday that govern consideration of the fiscal 2026 budget and a related supplemental measure, setting April 10 as the date for full floor consideration.
The new rules — one for SB 1 (the budget) and a companion provision for HB 500 (a supplemental) — set deadlines and procedures for filing amendments, require so-called “put-and-take” balancing for any amendment that adds appropriations, and limit opening debate on SB 1 to 40 minutes, with defined extension procedures.
The calendar rules matter…
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