Supporters of HISD Magnets &Budget Accountability

We are looking ahead to the 89th legislative session, and Raise Your Hand Texas believes the future of Texas is in our public schools. We must improve school funding, give teachers a pay raise, continue to invest in high-quality programs, ensure public dollars remain in public schools, and enhance public accountability. Building a bright future for our state takes all of us. Let’s build the future of Texas, together. You can read our 2025 legislative policy recommendations at raiseyourhandtexas.org/polic… #TxEd #TxLege #FundOurSchools #TexasTeachers #TexasPreK

Texas public schools are navigating a perfect storm of financial challenges: record inflation, the conclusion of crucial federal funds for post-pandemic recovery, declining enrollment, increased school safety requirements, and a host of funding pressures beyond the control of local school districts. The Texas Legislature last increased per-student funding in 2019, forcing many local school districts to face dire and deep budget cuts. Rising inflation and subsequent adjustments mean districts effectively operate with $1,300 less per student than they did five years ago. Read our 2025 legislative policy recommendations at lnkd.in/dqwYiHb5. #TxEd #TxLege #TXSchoolFunding #89thLege #FundOurSchools