It isn't commonly known that public free schools were not originally state-run schools, but community schools that allowed any group of parents to form a school, hire a teacher, and seek reimbursement from the state.
Taxes & Spending
Supermajority Solutions for Texas Taxpayers
Texas bond elections often pass with low voter turnout and simple majorities, driving up local debt as a result. Raising voter approval thresholds could protect taxpayers and ensure a stronger consensus for public spending. Key points: Even though tax relief has been funded at the state level, increased debt at the local level has led...
February 3, 2026