Facilities Commission asks for Rudder renovation funds; committee probes border‑wall maintenance and underused state office space

Jan 30, 2025

The Facilities Commission presented budget recommendations that include funding for the Rudder Building renovation and stable maintenance renewal appropriations; senators pressed the commission on who will maintain access roads and the wall panels and expressed concern about underutilized office space built on the Capitol complex.

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AUSTIN — The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) told the Senate Finance Committee it needs general revenue to refurbish the James E. Rudder State Office Building, stable funding for maintenance and renewal, and staff increases to support expanded facilities operations across state properties.

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