TaxparencyTexas

Grassroots effort by school districts informing, educating, and advocating for Transparency in Taxation to show taxpayers how Legislature uses property taxes.

[RaiseYourHandTexas @RYHTexas]

A proposal tying school funding to STAAR scores is being considered again by the Senate Education Committee. Tell Senators to oppose SB 2094, which puts pressure on our students & withholds funding from those who need it most. #TxEd #TxLege #FundStudentsNotTestScores

[RaiseYourHandTexas @RYHTexas]

"Texas schools are the lifeblood of our communities & the linchpin to our destiny. They should receive (their federal stimulus) funds without any unnecessary delays, restrictions, drama, or shenanigans." economist Ray Perryman @RioGGuardian #TxEd #TxLege

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[RaiseYourHandTexas @RYHTexas]

Huge thanks to #TxLege Reps. @GeanieWMorrison, @RepLynnStucky, @vote4ina for filing budget riders that ensure federal stimulus dollars flow to public schools. Props also to @ErinForYall for the perfecting language. #TxEd #TxLege

[RaiseYourHandTexas @RYHTexas]

Is there a teacher who made a difference in your life? Maybe it's time to say thanks. Here are some prompts to get you started. Then, upload a video on FB, Twitter, or Instagram sharing who you are thanking & why, using the hashtags #ThankATeacher & #TeachersCan.

[Philanthropy Advocates @TX_philanthropy]

"We want lawmakers to know that good things are happening in Texas public schools and we know because often we, as philanthropists, are funding it."

New blog post gives thanks to our friends, especially @FRIENDStxps for this award!#txed #txlege

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[TaxparencyTexas @TaxparencyTexas]

The Taxparency bill (HB569) by @VoteGiovanni is scheduled for a hearing Tuesday morning (tomorrow) at 8am! Register your support at the hearing if you can and/or let the Ways and Means committee members you support.

[Texas School Coalition @TXSC_org]

Thank you Rep. @VoteGiovanni for filing HB 569, which would tell taxpayers how much of the money they pay in taxes goes to local schools & how much goes to the state. #txlege #taxparency #txed More info here: https://t.co/1VB5Qwzbo2

[TaxparencyTexas @TaxparencyTexas]

Voters approved crucial tax ratification elections and bond issues in Dallas, Frisco and Richardson that will infuse millions of dollars into schools. https://t.co/rZBp9Q14j9

[TaxparencyTexas @TaxparencyTexas]

Business, education and community leaders met on Halloween to discuss a fighting topic: public school finance in Texas. https://t.co/NzdypCPYfr

[TaxparencyTexas @TaxparencyTexas]

Even though you may be paying more to your school district, the increase is going to the state. So funding per student is less now than it was a decade ago.

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

School districts now have fewer resources than they did in 2008, before the recession, despite nearly 14% more students in Texas and rising costs.#TXLege #TxEdStrong #TXEd @AustinISD @LeadershipISD @tasbo @Commit2Dallas @HoustonISD @CPPP_TX @GHPartnership @FOTPStx @NISD @RYHTexas

[TaxparencyTexas @TaxparencyTexas]

If you are wondering what you can do about this, here’s an idea. Ask the candidates running for house and senate if they support the state paying its fair share.

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

“Spoiler: The load has steadily shifted to local property taxpayers.” @rossramsey @TexasTribune @RYHTexas @txstatepta @uwatx @UWTexas @pastors4txkids @TaxparencyTexas @CPPP_TX @Commit2Dallas @TEGACTX @tasbo @tasbnews @WacoChamber @FOTPStx @GHPartnership @DRChamber @TRTA @txbiz

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

Analysis: Property taxes rise, state education spending falls. That's the design. https://t.co/oholJ0BmrR

[Texas Counties @TexasCounties]

The @HoustonChron Editorial Board:

"You pay billions more in property taxes so that the state can pay billions less and your local school district ends up with the same amount of money."

#txlege
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[TaxparencyTexas @TaxparencyTexas]

And this solution should focus on new state funding for the efforts that have been proven to work @TxEdStrong https://t.co/UxNW1EK84Q

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

“We have a Texas size problem that will require a Texas size solution.” @Commit2Dallas @86thLegislature #txlege #txed

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

“This is not an issue just for the school districts or for the legislature, this is a business issue and a future workforce issue. We need to roll up our sleeves and leave what is need and get involved.” - Jennifer Cantu @BankofAmerica #txlege #txed

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

Local taxpayers shoulder a disproportionate amount of public education costs. It is time for the state to do its fair share. #TxEd #TxLege @86thLegislature

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

Well-funded, high-quality public schools shape our future, ensuring a well- trained, highly skilled workforce and better quality of life for Texans. #TXEd #TXLege

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

Business lends “very important voice” to #PublicEd finance discussion.

Dallas Business Journal
Texas Education Grantmakers Advocacy Consortium

#txlege... https://t.co/IzkjbtASnX

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

“You are paying more property taxes, but schools are still getting less.”

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#txlege #txed https://t.co/AE4A8qYXuU

[TxEdStrong @TxEdStrong]

Texans favor increasing the state share of dollars for education in order to provide property tax relief. #TxEd #TxLege

A recent survey, conducted by Baselice & Associates Inc​, and funded by #TEGACTX, can be found here:
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