Texas schools worry they won’t get all the pandemic aid aimed at helping students as state debates new legislation The proposal would extend the life of $11.2 billion in federal aid, a lawmaker said. A new legislative proposal could limit the money schools have to spend on helping kids recover from the pandemic in the next three years.(Ben Torres / Special Contributor) 12:47 PM on May 19, 2021 CDT Texas school leaders are worried that they’ll lose pandemic aid or be restricted in how they can help students make up learning losses under a new legislative proposal that would require them to set aside funding.