Texas lawmakers debate school finance and gun bill amid veto risk
After hours of debate the House tentatively approved a school finance bill with amendments, voting 89 to 44, while lawmakers rejected using state funds for vouchers or lottery proceeds for education. The plan targets wealthier districts to reduce per pupil funding to 280000 via options such as tax base consolidation or transfers. The Senate’s business tax measure is expected to fail this House bill. The session also saw a gun bill with concealed carry tied to drug tests pass the Senate 23–8. Gov. Richards vows to veto after adjournment.
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Grateful parents thank Wimberley ISD staff
Neal and Nita Askew express gratitude to Wimberley Independent School District for the influence on their son's life and education at Wimberley High School. They thank school board members administrators coaches teachers and non teaching staff for preparing him for life.
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Positive view on restructuring Texas public education
An approach favors terminating state funding as a chance to reform public schools and empower families. It argues centralized control may help but risks shrinking support for government schools, urging parent led education and phased tax limits. It proposes letting parents use up to 65 percent of state funds for core education actually delivered to their children.
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Floodplain letters urged by Hays County Health Dept
Dear Fellow Wimberley property owners Please fill out the attached form letter from the Hays County Health Department and return it promptly Allen must have all statements by June 3 A Washington meeting is set for June 17 Please send completed forms to the San Marcos health department via fax at 1 512 353 4955 Thank you Marsha Johnson
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Texas education funding plan seeks parental input and refunds
A Texas education proposal outlines requiring local districts to refund a weighted percentage of funds to the state based on annual report card data. It calls for integrating advanced placement and individualized curriculums with parental consultation, asserting broad public support for quality education aligned with ethnic and value considerations and urging further funding replenishment ideas as the Legislature keeps working.
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