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While public education advocates otherwise had a lot to celebrate this week, many school board propositions fell short of passage - but a new Texas government can still do a lot for school funding.

Districts from Cy-Fair to Socorro are dealing with budget shortfalls stemming from enrollment declines and inadequate state funding, leading them to ask voters to OK a series of necessary and beneficial bonds and propositions.

Renewed attention on vouchers and public schools as a result of funding shortfalls combined with recent about-faces on policy begs the question: is Greg Abbott in greater danger than expected as he seeks an unprecedented 4th term as Texas Governor?

This week, we at Texas AFT launched our Open Letter to Our Elected Officials campaign, which will serve as our focus for the 2026 back to school season, November elections, and the 90th legislative session to come in 2027. The Open Letter covers a range of issues including school funding, wages, paperwork, freedom to teach, gun safety, behavioral support, mental health counseling, and more.

Polling shows growing concern about data center construction in the Lone Star State. Data centers can be a drain on local resources - including school funding.

Texas received an F from the Network for Public Education for its commitment to public schools. Here's why.