Progress was made on the issue of school choice during the 84th Texas Legislature’s regular session. For the first time in 20 years, school choice was passed by the Texas Senate. However, school choice died in the House after not receiving a public hearing.
Taxes & Spending
Hijacked: How the Bond Process is Being Used Against Taxpayers
School bonds are one of the main instruments contributing to Texas’s local government debt, which is currently over half a trillion dollars. Key points: As of 2026, school bond debt in Texas is over $236 billion. In May of 2023, Texas passed 79% of the 245 bond proposals put on the ballot, costing taxpayers $22.9...
April 7, 2026