txEdInsights
As a thought leader in public education, get TASB’s take on critical topics affecting school boards, students, and staff.
Learn more about the most pressing issues facing public school districts in Texas, including funding challenges and the debate over taxpayer-funded private school vouchers. View all txEDInsights.
Why School Districts Must Be Part of Data Center Conversations in Texas
Texas school districts need an early role in data center planning to address impacts on finance, utilities, infrastructure, and communities.
Some Cuts Don't Heal: The Permanent Cost of Short-Term Thinking on Texas Schools
Texas schools face enrollment declines, closures, and growing pressure from choice programs. Long-range planning and stronger finance policies are needed to protect public schools and the communities that depend on them.
Prohibiting Local Governments from Lobbying is Community Censorship
Lawmakers in Austin are talking about eliminating what they define as “taxpayer-funded lobbying.” This proposal would essentially silence the voices of locally elected officials.
School Bonds Are Key to Student Success
The ability to access funds for capital improvement projects through the issuance of bonds has played a big role in Texas public education since 1854. Bonds continue to help school districts finance building projects while also saving taxpayers about $150 million each year through lower interest rates.
Texas Public Information Act Offers a Window into Government Activities
Proposed changes to the Texas Public Information Act would not allow more transparency but would impose the burdens of government on the private sector.