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.
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.
Fund Public Schools
The continued success of the Texas economy requires strong, vibrant public schools. Now is the time for lawmakers to prioritize public education and fund our schools.
School Funding Myths
Some are pushing a false narrative about school funding with the goal of undermining public education. We're here to set the record straight.
Nonpartisan School Boards
Texans have always valued public education for their children. Just as important has been the belief that locally elected school boards are the best way to ensure that our public schools are accountable to their families and communities.
School Choice
Despite the escalating political rhetoric about taxpayer-funded private school vouchers, the truth remains: Texas public schools are the leaders in providing families with the most academic, athletic, career and technical, and extracurricular choices.
Parental Rights
Taxpayer-funded school vouchers are a bad deal for Texas parents and students. Parents would lose out on some key rights and protections if they chose to participate in a state-funded voucher program and send their child to a private or parochial school.