The Future of Texas Hangs in the Balance - Take Back Texas Alliance

Yes, the economic and political future of our state will be on the line next year. If you think this is hype, consider these facts. In two short months, Texas will be either dead last or close to dead last in a large number of categories that measure our state’s investment in the future. Two of the most critical benchmarks for our future are public and higher education. In ten short years, we’ve gone from the middle of the pack (25th) in public education funding per capita to 50th (dead last). The University of Texas experienced a 16% cut in this budget, with Texas A&M University receiving a 13% cut. Southwestern Medical School in Dallas received a 22% cut. We’re already tied for first with Mississippi in the overall percentage of minimum wage jobs.