A bullet-point examination of the principles that should guide the debate on public school finance reform. This paper lays out the general principles of taxation and spending that will lead to long-term solution for improving Texas’ schools and economy. Published jointly by the Foundation with the Texas Conservative Coalition Research Institute, a bipartisan organization based in Austin.
K-12 Education
Who’s Serving Who? Controversy Swirls Around Education Foundations
In Texas, education foundations are supposed to support public school districts through fundraising, making donations, and offering other supportive services. However, as documented in a recent report, these foundations sometimes blur the line when it comes to their own operations and the districts they serve. In a few cases, troubling evidence shows that they’ve grown...
June 16, 2026