Texas House OKs budget but ‘bathroom bill’ still in limbo

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A new Texas budget that continues spending $800 million on border security but puts little new money into public schools is nearing the desk of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.
The $217 billion spending package approved Saturday by the House is the only must-pass measure before the Legislature adjourns Monday. The Senate was expected to agree on the same budget later.
But still unclear is whether Abbott will keep lawmakers in Austin if they don’t reach a deal on a &l