Kevin Starnes

Back in 2023, the Basic Allotment (BA) was a big topic during the 88th Legislative Session, but ultimately schools did not receive what they needed. Now in 2025, the basic allotment is at the forefront of legislative conversations around HB2/CSHB2, the school funding bill. The Senate version of the bill raises the BA an additional $55, while the House version raises it by $395. Raise Your Hand Texas recommended a $1,000 increase to account for what schools need and to adjust for inflation. Listen to understand the fundamentals of the basic allotment and hear why it is so important to all Texas schools and teachers. Don't let this be a 2027 issue, now is the time to reach out to legislators: go.ryht.org/fundschools raiseyourhandtexas.org/podca… #HB2 #CSHB2 #TxLege #TxEd #BasicAllotment #FundOurSchools #IntersectEd

From @OttTempleISD - information on the impact the Senate’s changes to House Bill 2 for public school funding will have on students and the school district, including examples of the shortfalls involved with the $55 increase in the basic allotment. #TxLege #TxEd #89thLege #HB2 #CSHB2 #FundOurSchools

From Dr. Chris Allen, @MidwayISD - "HB 2 Fails Texas Students. Hear the Truth" - Dr. Chris Allen and Midway ISD share how HB 2 and the current $55 basic allotment is like our your house being on fire and just trying to put it out with a glass of water. Watch this video to see Dr Allen 'expose the truth behind House Bill 2.'  He shares, "While lawmakers claim “historic funding,” the actual increase to schools is just $55 per student—barely 1%, after 5 years of flat funding and 23% inflation. That won’t keep programs alive. It won’t stop staff cuts. It won’t sustain the EXCELLENCE Midway ISD is known for." Reach out to your lawmakers: go.ryht.org/fundschools

Contact your legislator and the Lieutenant Governor and let them know to pass HB 2 and fund our Texas schools: go.ryht.org/fundschools Since 2019, our public schools have received no new state funding, creating an acute budget crisis that directly impacts our students and communities. Across the state, campuses are closing; programs are being shut down; and key personnel are being let go or their positions are going unfilled. The Texas legislature decides how much money each Texas school district receives. Right now, the Texas House and Texas Senate are in the midst of critical negotiations that will decide how much additional funding schools receive, including what sort of raise teachers can expect, for the next two years. The highest amount of overall new funding on the table is $9.1 billion, found in the House’s version of the state budget. Our schools would need an additional $19.6 billion simply to keep up with inflation since 2019. It will take more than one legislative session for schools to regain their 2019 purchasing power. Now is the time to tell lawmakers our schools and our teachers need at least the full $9.1 billion included in the House version of the budget–and not a cent less. Take action here: go.ryht.org/fundschools

Take action now: go.ryht.org/fundschools Tell leadership and budget writers to make sure that at least $9.1 billion in new funding goes to public schools and teachers this session. Contact your lawmakers with this easy-to-use form, and you’ll reach all of them with one click: go.ryht.org/fundschools #TxEd #TxLege #89thLege #FundOurSchools #Texas

If funding does not increase, school districts across the state will face greater strain, leading to budget cuts that could include shutting down campuses, increasing class sizes, reducing or eliminating programs such as art and music, cutting transportation services, and other essential services, ultimately impacting students directly. “The issue of inadequate funding must be addressed collaboratively. Use your voices—state legislators are currently meeting to discuss the needs of public schools. Share your experiences and needs to help shape the conversation,” Dr. Hinojosa said. “Spring ISD has developed an optimization plan, bringing our community together to find solutions for our budget deficit. This challenge cannot—and will not—be addressed in isolation.” Read the full story at go.ryht.org/HTXFunding #TxEd #TxLege #Houston #HTX