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Abbott Pitches End to School Property Taxes, Shifts Funding Debate in Texas
Governor Greg Abbott is campaigning on a plan to eliminate school property taxes, proposing the state take on full financial responsibility for public education using its budget surplus. This move would dramatically reshape Texas's school finance system, potentially altering local control over education funding and impacting the state's constitutional obligation to provide public schools. The proposal also includes limits on tax appraisals and new voter approval requirements for tax increases.
Texas Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Mandated School Prayer, Citing Constitutional Concerns
Over 160 Texas faith leaders are urging school boards to reject policies that would set aside time for prayer and Bible readings, as allowed by Senate Bill 11. They argue that religious instruction is a family and community responsibility, not the state's, raising First Amendment concerns about the separation of church and state in public education. The upcoming March 1st deadline forces school boards to consider the legal implications and practical challenges of implementing such voluntary policies.
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