Problems:
coming soon…
Solutions:
- Reform or ban capital appreciation bonds in the state of Texas
- Close corporate loopholes in the state sales tax
- Reallocate some of the $800 million wasted on border security
- Repeal the Texas sales tax holiday
- Most affluent school districts use bonds to avoid the recapture process. We propose creating a state public bank to finance school infrastructure
- The Gas Tax hasn’t risen since 1991 and would need to use a variable rate similar to other states since it funds 25% of the Permanent School Fund
- Reform the Rainy Day Fund
Texas Constitution
Code – Education Code
Chapter 25 – Admission, Transfer and Attendance
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