Texas School Districts Facing Fiscal Crisis, But There’s a Solution

A financial crisis is looming over many Texas school districts, with some on the brink of fiscal insolvency. Immediate action is needed to prevent potentially devastating consequences.

Debates over state funding and declining enrollments often dominate discussions, yet there’s another core issue rarely addressed: the elected trustees tasked with managing multi-million- dollar budgets often lack the necessary training to prevent financial collapse.

• Across Texas, the numbers paint a grim picture: