Lawmakers have already proposed directing billions of dollars to schools so they can lower property taxes and pay for safety upgrades. But House Bill 100 would be the first to increase the amount of money districts receive to raise teacher pay and cover the actual costs of educating students.
House Bill 100 is the first of its kind to increase the amount of money districts receive to raise teacher pay and cover the actual costs of educating students.
The superintendent said the district could be in the same position next year if Texas does not increase funding for public schools during the current legislative session.