With resources limited, the focus should be on educational needs, not tax cuts The Texas House Ways and Means Committee, which controls bills related to the state’s revenue system, is
Texas is responsible for educating nearly 5.4 million school-age children. However, our school finance system leaves nearly 4.3% — or 262,000 students — unfunded, which is nearly equivalent to the entire
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
Earlier this week, State Comptroller Glenn Hegar discussed COVID-19’s impact on the Texas economy and what that means for the 2020-2021 state budget. Commenting on a wide range of state
As Texas faces the rapidly developing news around COVID-19, we at the Center for Public Policy Priorities are first and foremost focused on the health and safety of our fellow
Texas is responsible for the education of 5.3 million school children. Money matters in education, and we need a funding system that meets the needs of our large and diverse
Postsecondary education is critical for driving prosperity for Texas families. For more Texans to become skilled members of the workforce and sustainable earners for their families, students of all backgrounds
CEO Ann Beeson visits my hometown of El Paso I recently returned to my hometown of El Paso with our CEO, Ann Beeson, for a series of meetings. The visit
The state budget tells us what our leaders have decided are the priorities for Texas. Following changes in the budget closely can reveal shifting focus points, though much remains the
