Texas public schools are navigating a perfect storm of financial challenges: record inflation, the conclusion of crucial federal funds for post-pandemic recovery, declining enrollment, increased school safety requirements, and a host of funding pressures beyond the control of local school districts. The Texas Legislature last increased per-student funding in 2019, forcing many local school districts to face dire and deep budget cuts. Rising inflation and subsequent adjustments mean districts effectively operate with $1,300 less per student than they did five years ago. Read our 2025 legislative policy recommendations at lnkd.in/dqwYiHb5. #TxEd #TxLege #TXSchoolFunding #89thLege #FundOurSchools

As Texas schools prepare for the 2024-25 school year, many school districts are struggling with budget deficits and cuts. Let’s push for the funding our schools need to thrive. 💸➡️ 🏫 🔗 Visit go.ryht.org/TX-Schools-Defic… to read and learn more! #FundOurSchools #TxLege #TxEd

Texas faces 3 BIG public education challenges and legislators can solve all 3 with 1 simple solution: raise the basic allotment. Learn why lawmakers should consider raising the basic allotment and account for an inflationary adjustment: raiseyourhandtexas.org/polic… #TxEd #TxLege

Texans have high expectations for our education system, yet Texas spends $3,000 to $4,000 below the national average and is currently ranked 42nd in per-pupil spending. Texas schools deserve better: bit.ly/SchoolFundingTX

What happens when the state doesn't have to contribute all the money they budgeted and intended for public education? 💵 This video introduces the basics of school finance and issues in the system bit.ly/TXschoolfunding #FundOurSchools #TxLege #TxEd

Funding schools is like filling up a glass of water💧 But what happens if the glass overflows? That money doesn’t always end up where Texans would think. Learn about the sources of Texas public school funding and the issues in the system: bit.ly/TXschoolfunding #TxLege #TxEd