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HB 82

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

89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) Introduced by John Bucy

HB 82 changes Texas school funding calculations to use average enrollment instead of other methods, affecting how billions in education funding distribute to districts statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 82

Legislative bill overview

HB 82 modifies how Texas calculates school funding by using average enrollment figures rather than potentially other enrollment measurement methods in the public school finance system. The bill was recently filed and is in early stages of the legislative process. This adjustment affects the foundational mechanism by which the state distributes billions in education funding to school districts.

Why is this important

School funding in Texas is primarily tied to student enrollment counts, which directly determines how much money districts receive. Switching to average enrollment methodology could smooth funding fluctuations caused by enrollment spikes or drops, providing more predictable budgets for school districts. The change impacts both wealthy and under-resourced districts differently depending on their enrollment trends and stability.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding winners and losers: Districts with declining enrollment may receive less funding, while growing districts might receive more or less depending on how the average is calculated and over what time period
  • Calculation methodology: The bill's specifics on how average enrollment is determined (yearly? multi-year average? weighted?) significantly affect individual district impacts but aren't detailed in available information
  • Timing and implementation: Switching methodologies mid-fiscal-year or with short notice could destabilize district budgets that were planned under previous enrollment metrics

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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