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Texas agencies must cut spending by 3% under new order from Abbott, Patrick and Burrows
By By Kayla Guo, Jessica Priest and Terri Langford The Texas Tribune at Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 15, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas’ top elected officials on Wednesday instructed state agencies, appellate courts and universities to cut spending by 3% in their budget requests for the next two years “as a starting point for budget deliberations.”
Why this matters in Denton News
The directive from Texas' top elected officials to cut spending by 3% will likely have a ripple effect in Denton , where state-funded institutions and agencies play a significant role in the local economy. With the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University located in Denton, the city's residents and businesses may feel the impact of reduced spending on higher education. Additionally, the city's public safety and social services, which often rely on state funding, may also be affected by the budget cuts. As the budget deliberations unfold, Denton residents should pay close attention to how these cuts will be implemented and what programs or services may be reduced or eliminated. The city's leaders will need to work closely with state agencies to mitigate the effects of the cuts and ensure that essential services are maintained.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
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