A state efficiency study presented by the Florida Division of Bond Finance recommended universities apply enterprise-like budgeting, embed efficiency metrics in performance funding, and improve transparency; the report flagged payroll as the primary driver of per-student spending and recommended deeper trustee oversight.

The Lubbock City Council approved a $152,000 performance-based reimbursement grant administered through the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance to support a gas-line extension for a TTX railcar facility in Slaton. Some council members urged prioritizing in-city businesses; staff said the project yields a community payback of about 0.7 years.

Trustees approved a redevelopment agreement with Brown 173 LLC that ties financial incentives to performance milestones, requires permits and design submissions by Dec. 31, 2026, and expects infrastructure completion within 12 months of the agreement’s effective date.

Governor's budget includes 6.5% funding increase to keep tuition steady at PASSHE institutions.

Senators approved raising rent for press offices in the Capitol, adopted a transparency proviso requiring NGOs receiving $50,000+ in state funds to report funding and Form 990s, and approved a performance-based payments policy for new programs.