Formula Transition Grants
Coming expiration of short-term grants threatens education funding.
Context for Per-Student Funding Claims
Governor Greg Abbott recently claimed that per-student funding for schools is “now at an all-time high.” This claim, however, lacks critical context and fails to reflect the fiscal challenges that public school districts face. As we expect to hear this claim repeated in the 2023 legislative session, it is important to keep these points in […]
Texas Removes Record Robin Hood Revenue from School Districts
The state took $3.2 billion in local taxpayer funding out of school districts during the past year through Robin Hood recapture. This record-high amount of recapture came as school districts struggled to fully staff campuses and battled cost increases driven by high inflation.
W-9
Please click this link to download a copy of our W-9. Texas School Coalition 2022 W-9 form
School Finance testimony in House
The Coalition provided testimony to the House Public Education Committee on school finance. Since HB 3, inflation has increased by 12%, while school funding has been flat. Since recapture was reduced by HB 3, it has increased by 25%.
As state surpluses surge, schools struggle with rising costs
Statement from Christy Rome, Executive Director of the Texas School Coalition, concerning the revised estimate of a state surplus and the funding needs of public schools.
School Finance testimony in Senate
The Coalition provided testimony to the Senate Education Committee on school finance. Since HB 3, inflation has increased by 9%, while school funding has been flat. Since recapture was reduced by HB 3, it has increased by 22%.
Balanced, measured approach needed for tax relief
The Coalition provided testimony to the Senate Finance Committee on property tax relief. Limitations to relief mean some taxpayers are paying more, while schools are not beneficiaries of the increased payments. Schools do not receive automatic increases, and a balanced approach is needed.
Inflationary Costs Impact Schools
The Coalition provided testimony to the Senate Finance Committee as they studied the impact of inflation on state and local governments. Schools are struggling to keep up with inflationary costs and to attract and retain a highly qualified teaching workforce.
June-December 2021 Member Communication Archive
Member Communications Fall membership update recap – November 19, 2021 Mid-November Update – November 16, 2021 The voters had their say – November 3, 2021 Sine die (for real) – October 19, 2021 Property tax relief bills advance – October 13, 2021 Clock is ticking for the 3rd special session – October 11, 2021 Property […]
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