A new approach to school accountability was proposed during the 79th Session of the Texas Legislature – turning failing public schools over to private sector education management organizations. This policy brief identifies how EMOs can help improve student achievement and the financial efficiency of Texas public schools.
Taxes & Spending
After Tuesday’s Elections, Texas Can Take a Bow
On Tuesday, Texas voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 4, a constitutional amendment to increase the residence homestead exemption for school district purposes from $40,000 to $100,000. With 99% of precincts reporting, voters approved of the measure by a margin of 83.4% vs. 16.6%. The passage of Proposition 4 cements the Legislature’s $18 billion tax relief package,...
November 8, 2023