The Texas Supreme Court has set a September 1, 2015 hearing date for the Texas school finance case. Below are resources related to the case, as well as other helpful information regarding school finance in Texas.

 

The case:

 

Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education et al. v. The Texas Taxpayer and Student Fairness Coalition et al. (Case No. 14-0776) (Texas Supreme Court case documents)

 

The lower court opinion (August 28, 2014): The Texas Taxpayer and Student Fairness Coalition et al. vs. Michael Williams, Commissioner of Education et al.; Final judgment and findings of fact, conclusions of law (No. D-1-GN-11-003130)

By: Travis County District Court, 200th Judicial District

 

Related resources:

 

School finance manuals Texas Education Agency

Includes School Finance 101, an overview of public school funding in Texas.

 

An introduction to school finance in Texas (Revised June 2014) Texas Taxpayers and Research Association

 

School finance National Conference of State Legislatures

Information on state role in funding education, education finance litigation, and trends in education funding.

 

Tribpedia: school finance The Texas Tribune

 

Texas Education Code ch. 41, Equalized Wealth Level

"Chapter 41 of the Texas Education Code makes provisions for certain school districts to share their local tax revenue with other school districts." 

 

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