What does Texas law say about school takeovers? Current law allows for state intervention in schools that do not meet predetermined accountability standards. The most extreme outcome of these interventions is a state takeover in which the education commissioner is…
The Privatization of Education
Is “School Choice” Code for Education Privatization? Gov. Abbott and conservative political operatives have been touting this abstract idea of “school choice.” But what do they mean? Texas parents have many options when it comes to educating their children —…
State Employee Workforce and its Impact on Texas Families
Many state agencies face an ongoing staffing crisis. High turnover rates and a lack of consistent expertise within agencies ultimately inhibit access to services many Texans rely on and harm Texas families. The most recent report from the State Auditor’s…
LSG Policy Report on the House Introduced Budget
Budget Overview All Funds appropriations for the House proposed 2024-25 budget (HB 1) total $288.7 billion. This is an 8.3% increase from what was allocated in the 2022-23 General Appropriations Act, but a 2.9% net decrease from what was actually…