The Texas Senate Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Joan Huffman, focuses on the state's financial appropriations across various sectors including education, public safety, health services, and infrastructure. The committee is dedicated to reviewing bills that impact fiscal policies and ensuring adequate funding for essential state services. Recent sessions have involved detailed discussions on workgroup recommendations for multiple articles, with an emphasis on mental health services and the monitoring of infrastructure funds as outlined in recent legislation. The committee also actively evaluates proposed legislation to enhance school safety and support economic development initiatives.

The House Committee on Ways & Means, chaired by Representative Morgan Meyer, focuses on critical issues related to taxation and financial policy in Texas. The committee has been actively addressing property tax relief through legislative efforts, examining bills such as HB 2, which aims to provide property tax relief via the public school finance system, and HB 1301, which seeks to enhance property owners' rights during the appraisal process. With a mix of Democratic and Republican members, the committee is dedicated to ensuring effective tax administration while balancing the interests of taxpayers. The Ways & Means Committee meets regularly to deliberate various bills, with a strong emphasis on tax exemptions, appraisal reforms, and efficient handling of property tax appeals, thereby reflecting the pressing need for equitable tax policy in the state.