COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS
Analysis: A $5.5 billion shift in who pays for public education in Texas
It's an old and bittersweet story in Texas: Property values rise, local property tax revenue rises and the state government spends less on public education.
By Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune
Posted 4/9/21
Fast-rising property values in Texas can be hard on local taxpayers, but they’re gravy to the state government. Because of the way public schools are funded, a rise in local ...
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