Reforming the state’s school finance system provides legislators with the perfect opportunity to establish and connect fiscal standards, as well as incentives, to school performance while addressing the problem of revenue. We must use education dollars to improve Texas public schools, and refine the accountability system, including assessments, school ratings/accreditation standards and calculation of high school completion, to support this effort.
K-12 Education
Fending Off Foreign Funding
On Tuesday, the Texas Public Policy Foundation had the honor of hosting Governor Greg Abbott for a press event on the future of Texas education. The Governor announced new plans to thwart the creeping influence of hostile foreign actors and radical ideological networks in Texas’ K-12 public schools. His proposals included prohibiting foreign entities from using gifts,...
August 20, 2026