Legislative

Wimberley ISD seeks legislative help
Teachers at Bowen Intermediate School are used to making the most out of what they have. Wednesday, State Rep. Lois Kolkhorst, R-Brenham, visited the campus. Kolkhorst is the chair of a subcommittee that will shape the state’s budget for education. Teachers told her about the challenges they're facing. [ View Article ] May 15, 2008, 07:56

TEXAS FACES A STRUGGLE TO WRITE A BUDGET THAT MEETS THE STATE’S NEEDS FOR 2010-11
The state budget funds critical public systems upon which we all depend. Unfortunately, a realistic analysis of both sides of the state’s balance sheet—income and expenses—shows that Texas faces another tight budget in 2010-11. While the state will probably have more available revenue than it did for 2008-09, it will also have more people and higher costs, quickly using up any additional funds. Recently, however, the Speaker suggested that the state might have a $15 billion "surplus" by the end of the biennium, with the Comptroller saying that her most recent estimate projects $10.7 billion. But neither is using the term "surplus" in its ordinary sense. In fact, both estimates include expected balances in the Property Tax Relief Fund, which is already committed to pay for previous tax cuts, and in the Rainy Day Fund, which is reserved for emergencies. In all likelihood, the state will again be unable to fund critical public systems without new sources of revenue. Cash Balance: The Comptroller projects a $2 billion ending cash balance for General Revenue, a mere 2.5% of the current budget [ View Article ] May 14, 2008, 08:33

Legislative and State Meetings

Select Committee on Higher and Public Education - Tuesday, May 13th in SAN ANTONIO , and Friday, May 16th in HOUSTON. (Upated May 6)

HOUSE - PUBLIC EDUCATION - May 28 @ 9:00 A.M. in E2.036

SENATE - EDUCATION - May 19 - E1.028 - Florence Shapiro

May 13, 2008, 08:43

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