$55 Isn’t Enough: Our Schools Deserve More
Don’t be fooled by the $8B headline—when you break it down, public schools are still being shortchanged.
Touting an $8 billion increase to school funding might sound like a big win. But here’s what the Senate’s latest proposal really delivers: just a $55 increase to the basic allotment—the foundational per-student funding public schools rely on.
That’s right. $55.
Not enough to cover rising costs. Not enough to compete with the House’s proposal. Not nearly enough to meet the needs of students or educators.
👉 Read the full story via Texas Tribune
👉 View the Senate Substitute for HB 2
What’s worse?
The bill is being rushed through with little transparency or public input.
Charter schools—funded by your tax dollars—are exempt from the same teacher certification requirements public schools must meet.
The plan ignores basic realities in classrooms across Texas.
We need a plan that supports schools—not just headlines that spin.
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What Can You Do?
✔️ Tell lawmakers: $55 is not enough.
✔️ Demand real accountability for all publicly funded schools—charters included.
✔️ Insist on public transparency for education decisions.
📲 Use our tool to contact your elected officials now.
Together, we can make sure education policy is shaped by the people who care most—not just those with the loudest megaphones or deepest pockets.
Let’s defend democracy. Let’s stand up for public schools.
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Texans Defending Democracy
www.TexansDefendingDemocracy.com