Texans are displeased with the state’s current tax system, especially when it comes to property taxes. Though property taxes are levied at the local level, school property taxes are widely considered a state issue, and Texans are demanding change. The idea of a Texas Fair Tax is worth additional consideration.
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...