Texas public schools have grappled with soaring costs for utilities, insurance, and fuel, alongside an unprecedented teacher shortage. Despite these challenges, the Texas Legislature has not increased the Basic Allotment—the primary mechanism for funding public education—since 2019.
This stagnation has led to significant budget deficits across many districts, forcing some to consider program cuts, layoffs, and even school closures.
In the upcoming legislative session, with the state projecting a substantial surplus, there is a critical opportunity to address these funding shortfalls.
#txed advocates are urging
#txlege to increase the Basic Allotment to match current inflation rates and to implement automatic adjustments to keep pace with future inflation.
The question remains: Will the Texas Legislature seize this unprecedented opportunity to provide the necessary funding for our public schools?