Texas 2017 - 85th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1059

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.

Impact

The proposed changes in HB1059 could potentially alter the landscape of educational funding in Texas. By allowing for properties to be reattached quickly under certain financial conditions, school districts may experience fluctuations in their funding based on wealth evaluations. The bill seeks to ensure that districts with lower wealth per student get access to necessary properties for educational purposes, potentially addressing inequities caused by property value disparities between districts.

Summary

House Bill 1059 aims to amend the Education Code related to the effective dates of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education concerning school districts that surpass the equalized wealth level. The bill stipulates that consolidations, detachments, and annexations, as well as reattachments of properties, will be assessed for Foundation School Program funding purposes starting the school year in the same year they are agreed upon. This change aims to streamline the process for the reattachment of properties to school districts while adhering to the state's financial constraints.

Contention

Debate surrounding HB1059 likely revolves around the balance of equitable funding and local control. Proponents of the bill argue that it provides necessary flexibility for the commissioner to effectively manage property allocations to promote equity among school districts. Critics, however, may express concerns that such authority could overreach or neglect the unique needs of individual school districts, and could lead to disputes over property rights and educational quality. As such, the legislative discussions may focus on finding a compromise that maintains local governance while addressing overarching concerns of equity in educational resources.

Companion Bills

TX SB1247

Identical Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.

Previously Filed As

TX HB38

Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX SB2

Relating to a local optional teacher designation system implemented by a school district, a security officer employed by a school district, the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system, and certain allotments under the Foundation School Program; making an appropriation.

TX SB1

Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB620

Relating to repeal of provisions requiring a school district to reduce its local revenue level in excess of entitlement.

TX HB4709

Relating to a reduction of the amount by which certain school districts must reduce their local revenue levels in excess of entitlement under the public school finance system.

TX HB1067

Relating to the detachment and annexation of school district territory by petition.

TX SB57

Relating to the use of average enrollment for purposes of the public school finance system.

Similar Bills

TX SB1247

Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.

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