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Texas Senate Bill SJR6

Texas 2017 - 85th 1st C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SJR6

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation unless the requirement is met.

Impact

The impact of SJR6 on state laws would be profound, particularly regarding education finance. By legally mandating that the state meet at least half of the funding requirement, the amendment could lead to adjustments in the state budget prioritization, potentially reallocating funds from other areas. This change would likely influence legislative discussions surrounding state revenue, taxation, and budget reform, as lawmakers seek to arrive at an optimal balance between funding obligations and available resources.

Summary

SJR6 proposes a significant constitutional amendment focused on public education funding in Texas. The bill mandates that the state must cover at least 50 percent of the costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the public school system. Additionally, it introduces a provision that would restrict the comptroller from certifying legislation with appropriations for public education unless this funding requirement is met. This measure aims to ensure more reliable financial support for public schools, addressing concerns about the adequacy and sustainability of current funding levels.

Contention

While the legislation has the potential to strengthen public school funding, it appears not without contention. Supporters argue that the bill could help to uphold educational standards by preventing budget cuts and ensuring timely funding, which might bolster teacher salaries and resources for students. However, detractors might express concern regarding the restrictiveness of such a mandate, fearing that it could limit flexibility in budget management or lead to increased pressure on taxpayers to meet the funding requirements. These discussions will be critical in shaping the final outcome of the proposed amendment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HJR76

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

TX HJR6

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.

TX HJR33

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an annual state budget and annual legislative sessions for budget purposes.

TX SJR81

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of funds to support the capital needs of educational programs offered by the Texas State Technical College System and certain component institutions of the Texas State University System and repealing the limitation on the allocation to the Texas State Technical College System and its campuses of the annual appropriation of certain constitutionally dedicated funding for public institutions of higher education.

TX HJR36

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.

TX HJR124

Proposing a constitutional amendment to remove the requirement that a home equity loan be closed only at the office of the lender, an attorney at law, or a title company.

TX HJR205

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on residence homesteads, to increase the rates of state sales and use taxes and dedicate the revenue attributable to that increase for public education, and to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the homeowner protection fund.

TX HJR151

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2043 tax year.

TX HJR6

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes after the 2038 tax year.

TX HJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.

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