Bill > HB2079

This bill proposes to repeal provisions in Texas education law related to school district local revenue levels, specifically eliminating Chapter 49 of the Education Code and associated references to local revenue level restrictions. The bill makes numerous technical amendments across multiple sections of the Education Code to remove references to Chapter 49 and related provisions that previously required school districts to reduce local revenue levels. Key changes include removing language about limits on local revenue, adjusting how state funding and aid are calculated, and eliminating specific provisions about revenue levels and tax rate calculations. The bill effectively streamlines school district funding mechanisms by removing complex regulations about local revenue levels, simplifying the process for how school districts receive state funding. These changes appear to provide more flexibility for school districts in managing their local revenue and state funding, with most amendments taking effect on September 1, 2025. The modifications touch on various aspects of school finance, including funding formulas, tax base calculations, and state aid distributions, ultimately reducing regulatory complexity in the school funding system.

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