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Northwest ISD staff warns proposed Texas voucher, tax and testing bills could reduce school funding
Summary
District staff presented a 2025 legislative update saying proposed statewide voucher programs, tax-rate compression and changes to testing oversight could shift billions away from public schools; board members discussed administrative costs and advocacy plans.
Doctor Faust, a district presenter, told the Northwest ISD Board of Trustees that multiple bills introduced in the 2025 Texas legislative session could substantially reduce funding available to public schools and shift authority over testing and accountability.
“School choice with a $1,000,000,000 universal ESA is a priority for the governor,” Doctor Faust said, describing competing proposals in the House and Senate and their expected fiscal impacts. He summarized the Senate and House budget bills and singled out several education measures, including Senate Bill 2, House Bill 3, Senate Bill 26, Senate Bill 4 and House Bill 4, and House Bill 6.
The update outlined key provisions and fiscal notes reported by district staff: the Senate voucher proposal (SB2) would provide $10,000 per year for eligible students and $11,500 for students with disabilities, with a homeschooled allocation of $2,000 (or $2,500 for students with disabilities).…
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