Some in Austin are considering several proposals to replace a portion of the local school property tax with a statewide business activity tax (better known as a value-added tax), as part of the effort to eliminate “Robin Hood.” This report explores the pros and cons of a BAT on the state economy and its role as a source of education financing.
Higher Education
Safe Schools and Fair Standards
Safe Schools and Fair Standards Key points: Texas’s higher education code is not aligned with Supreme Court precedent on the correct standards for defining harassment. Texas statute does not define what makes conduct “severe,” “persistent,” or “pervasive.” The existing legal framework should remain intact but needs updated definitions that protect both free speech and students...
September 28, 2026