Texas’ Public Ed Funding Boost Brings some Relief but Erodes Districts’ Independence, School Leaders Say

Krum ISD teachers getting raises of up to $8,000 for upcoming school year

Krum ISD leaders approved raises, celebrating a bruising Texas legislative session that ended with an additional $8.5 billion in public education funding.

Texas approves $8.5 billion boost for public schools, raises teacher pay

At the 2025 Texas Legislative Session, House Bill 2 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Texas’ public ed funding boost brings some relief but erodes district…

A law providing $8.5 billion in new funding for Texas public schools lacks the spending flexibility that previously let districts address their campuses’ needs as they saw fit.

Austin ISD central office reorganization affects 170 employees, worrying future student educators

Austin Independent School District announced the reorganization of its central office on June 18, impacting the positions and salaries of 170 employees. Although the move will save the district $9.6 million, UT students who wish to work for the district after graduation raised concerns about what the reorganization means for public education.  AISD faces a budget deficit of more than $100 million, which is driven by stagnant state funding, risin…