Late Tuesday night, instructions for 2022-2023 state budget proposals were posted, telling agency heads how to submit “Legislative Appropriations Requests” (LARs) for public and higher education, health and human services,
The 2019 Legislature made an important commitment to improving funding for our public schools. But the disruptions caused by COVID-19 have imposed unexpected new costs on our schools, as they
Making sure every Texan has what they need to come through the COVID-19-induced health and economic crisis safely must be the top priority of state lawmakers as they make budget
Public confidence in our property tax system depends on the perception that all taxpayers are treated fairly, and is the key to providing vital financial support for our schools and
The novel coronavirus has upended Texans’ lives and the state’s economy. We do not yet know what “normal” life will look like when this public health emergency has finally passed,
Making sure every Texan has the tools they need to come through this health and economic crisis must be the top priority of state lawmakers as they make budget decisions.
The COVID-19-induced crisis is reducing state revenue, while at the same time increasing the demand for public services. The final impact on Texans and the state economy is far from
Everyone fortunate enough to have a savings account knows it’s a blessing during hard times. Texas is fortunate to have a savings account in its Economic Stabilization Fund — often called the
As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, Texas college students are facing the perfect storm of health, education, financial, and familial challenges. Many Texas students faced only days’ notice of
Our local, state and Congressional leaders have taken critical steps over the past several weeks to address the public health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Swift action by state
