Inflation, high energy prices mean Legislature will have unprecedented funds to allocate next year Fri, 07/22/2022 - 12:00am Record-high tax revenues over the last year will give Texas lawmakers an astounding extra $27 billion to spend in the ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Inflation, high energy prices mean Legislature will have unprecedented funds to allocate next year