As Texans await a likely second special session to address public school finance, you can access all of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s research on this important issue — examining reforms to the state’s tax system and the way children are educated.
K-12 Education
Texas Spends Billions on Public Schools. Where Does the Money Go?
Texans paid nearly $105 billion last year to support public schools. They expect that money to go towards providing students with a quality education, not to merely employ adults or line the pockets of outside consultants and contractors. If Texas wants a school system that is focused on effective education and not the appearance of...
August 28, 2026