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House Bill 3742 to Repeal or Limit Nearly All Current Sources of State and Local Revenues and Taxes on House Ways & Means Agenda for Saturday May 4, 2013

TEA Releases Restricted and Unrestricted Indirect Cost Rates for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014

TASBO Legislative Update May 2, 2013

Texas AG Rules Recognition of Domestic Partnerships by Political Subdivisions Prohibited under Texas Constitution

TASBO and Texas Public Schools Recognized by Quality Texas Foundation

TASBO Legislative Update April 26, 2013

TASBO Legislative Update April 22, 2013

House Committee on Public Education Meeting Tuesday April 23, 2013

Senate Committee on Education Meeting Tuesday April 23, 2013

TASBO Legislative Update April 19, 2013

West ISD News Conference Today

Texas Public Schools Are More Transparent Than Ever

TASBO Legislative Update April 16, 2013

House Committee on Energy Resources Meeting Wednesday April 17, 2013

House Committee on Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Meeting Tuesday April 16, 2013

House Committee on Ways & Means Meeting Tuesday April 18, 2013

Texas AG Rules on Use of Competitive Bidding for Permanent School Fund Investment Contracts

House Committee on Public Education Meeting Tuesday April 16, 2013

Senate Committee on Education Meeting Tuesday April 16, 2013

TASBO Legislative Update April 12, 2013

TASBO Legislative Update April 9, 2013

Where are Continued Staffing Reductions Occurring in Texas Public Schools

TASBO Legislative Update April 5, 2013 and House Floor Amendments to Budget Bill

TASBO Legislative Update April 3, 2013

Why Voting in Bond Elections is an Inherently Local Issue

TASBO Legislative Update March 30, 2013

TASBO Legislative Update March 27, 2013

IRS Webinar: Form 1099 Reporting and Filing Requirements (update)

TASBO Legislative Update March 23, 2013

Texas Comptroller Releases Property Classification Guide Video

Optional Flexible School Day Program Filing Requirement for School Year 2013-2014

Optional Flexible Year Program Application Requirements for School Year 2013-2014

Texas AG Rules on Appointment of Trustee to New At-Large Position

TASBO Legislative Update March 16, 2013

Public School Cost Reduction and Revenue Enhancement Clearinghouse Update

TEA Office of School Finance Reorganizes

TASBO Legislative Update March 13, 2013

TEA Announces New Financial Accounting Codes

House Bill 10 to Reverse Deferral of August 2013 FSP Payment Passed in Texas House

More News on Immediate Revenue Reductions Under Sequestration Affecting Texas Schools

Texas Education Agency Releases Update on Sequestration

TASBO Legislative Update March 9, 2013

TASBO's 2013 Commitment to Excellence Winner

TASBO Legislative Update March 7, 2013

Senate Passes HB 10 and SB 758 to Reverse Deferral of August 2013 Foundation School Program Payment

TASBO Legislative Update March 4, 2013

Sequestration Revenue Reductions Start in March 2013 for Many Texas School Districts

Free IRS Webinar: Form 1099 Reporting and Filing Requirements

Talking Points of the Day

TSDS Unique ID System Implementation Deadline is April 8, 2013

TEA Releases Standards and Process for Removal of SES Providers from State-Approved List

Texas AG Rules on Board Members Conferring Privately with Employees During Open Meeting

School District Bank Depository Deadline on June 15, 2013

Deadline to Complete the Financial Solvency Survey is March 1, 2013

TEA Posts Maximum Entitlements for Special Education Consolidated Grant Application

Read How Judge Dietz Ruled in the School Finance Case

Continuous Corrections Period for ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports

Judge Dietz: Texas school finance system ruled unconstitutional

TEA Needs Additional Reviewers to Evaluate Instructional Materials

Speaker of the House Joe Straus Announces Committee Appointments

Testimony Ends in Courtroom of District Judge Dietz

Your Participation in Energy Management Survey is Requested

Texas AG Rules on Whether Junior Colleges are Exempt Like School Districts to Certain Fees

San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA Recognized as One of Top Ten Innovations

Graduation Rate at Highest Level in 40 Years

Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst Announces Committee Appointments

State Aid Template Release 2 Posted

The Impact of State Budget Cuts on School Districts in Texas -- Report from State Rep. Lon Burnam

2012-2013 Carl D. Perkins Reallocations and Deadlines for Amendments

TEA Announces February 1, 2013 Deadline for PEG Eligibility Notifications

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Ten

Preliminary General Appropriations Act Filed by 83rd Legislature

Texas Comptroller Releases Estimate for 2014-2015 Biennium Revenues

Contact Information for Texas Legislators

Interim Reports to the 83rd Texas Legislature Released

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Nine

Texas Comptroller Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The Real Cost of Taxpayer Savings Grants

TEA Requests Immediate Review of Districts' Emergency Operation Plans

State Aid Template Release 1 Posted

TEA Releases Details About New Method for Time-and-Effort for Federal Grant Program Employees

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Eight

2012 Property Value Study Sample to be Released for Review by School Districts

Texas Clean School Bus Program Grant Deadline Extended to December 14, 2012

Section 1512 Reports Due January 5, 2013 for Ed Jobs and SIG

Texas AG Rules on Sunset Advisory Commission's Access to Information

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Seven

TEA Announces Deferral of 15 Percent Grading Policy

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Six

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Five

TEA Releases Revised NCLB Consolidated Grant Maximum Entitlements for School Year 2012-13

Per NRC: Texas Schools Among the Most Poorly Funded in the Nation

TASBO Best Practices Report on Fund Balances

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Four

LBB School District and Open-Enrollment Charter School Survey

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Three

Texas AG Rules on Authority to Levy Tax on Real Property Purchased by a Local Government

Continuous Corrections Period for ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports

TEA Deadlines for Annual Audits and Charter School Depository Banking Info

Senate Committee on Education on Interim Charge 8 on October 30, 2012

TEA Releases Near-final Summary of Finances and Info on Adjustments to FSP Cash Flows

School Finance Litigation News Updates Week Two

TEA Reminder on Corrective Action Plan for School FIRST Filing Requirement

School Finance Litigation News Update

Deadline for Filing Comparability of Services for NCLB for ALL ISDs is November 12, 2012

Pupil Projection Updates for Next Biennium Due December 14, 2012

Sunset Commission Recommends Expanded Authority for TEA to Address Low-performing Public Schools

Public ISD Energy Efficiency Grant Deadline is November 5, 2012

Annual Financial and Compliance Report Due Dates

Increasing Local Debt Burdens - The Rest of the Story

Student Transportation Operations Report Data Due by December 1st

Section 1512 Reports Due October 5, 2012 for Ed Jobs and SIG

Final Financial Ratings for School Districts and Charter Schools Released by TEA

Joint Committee on Public School Finance System on September 24, 2012

Susan Combs to Provide Open-space Land Webinar

Chronology of Robin Hood Payments by School Districts in Map of Texas

2012 Property Tax Institute Scheduled for December 11-12, 2012

Texas AG Rules on Driving a Golf Cart on a Public Highway

Texas AG Rules on Transfer of a Tax Lien

Senate Committee on Education Meeting on Senate Interim Charge #4 on September 13, 2012

TEA Announces Intent to File NCLB Waiver Request

FOTPS Releases Top 10 Reasons to Be Proud of Texas Education

Susan Combs Releases Updated Appraisal District Board of Directors Training Video

Lack of Funding for Public Schools is Biggest Challenge According to 2012 PDK / Gallup Poll

Open-enrollment Charter School Applications Now Accessible on TEA Website

School District Tax Rate Information to be Posted on County Tax Offices' Web Sites

West Nile Advisory for Schools

Deadline Extended to August 27th for Tax Information Requested by TEA for State Aid Calculations

Technology Allotment Expenditure Deadline is August 31, 2012

Apply for Instructional Materials Allotment Increase for Enrollment Growth

Texas AG Rules on Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Near Public School

Financial Solvency Reviews Methodology Changes by TEA for Fiscal Year 2011

Susan Combs Releases Updated Appraisal Forms and Requirements for Reappraisals

Automated Waivers Process is Now Open at TEA

State Aid Template Version 8 Posted

TASA Issues Press Release on AYP Results for Texas Public Schools

Public Requested to Submit Ideas to Texas Red Tape Challenge

TEA Releases Annual Update on Legal Interpretations on Student Attendance, Admission and Enrollment

TEA Releases Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System 2012 Manual

TEA Releases Update to Annual Audit Requirements for Fiscal Year 2012

IRS Webinar for Social Security 218 Agreement School Districts on August 8, 2012

TEA Posts School Districts' Fund Balances and Charter Schools' Net Asset Balances

Continuous Corrections Period for ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports

Agenda's Out for TASB's Instructional Materials Team Training

Texas AG Rules on Surface Lease of County School Land

Texas AG Rules on Quorum of Governing Board Attending Committee Meeting

Potential Sequestration of Federal Funds Delayed to School Year 2013-2014

Texas AG Rules on Licensing Requirements for Federally Appointed Professionals

2012-2013 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Released

SBOE Approves Amendments to Student Attendance Accounting Handbook

SBOE Approves Per Capita Rates for 2011-2012 and 2012-2013

Instructional Materials Funding from PSF Approved for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015

TEA Releases Federal Indirect Cost Rates for Fiscal Year 2013

Tax Information Requested by TEA for State Funding Calculations

Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Programs Required Prior to School Year

TEA Bus Accident Reporting Deadline is August 31, 2012

School District and Charter School Preliminary Financial Ratings Released - Deadline to Appeal is 7/30/12

Texas AG Rules on Petition for Rollback Election on County Tax Rate

TASB Announces Resources for Instructional Materials

Section 1512 Reports Due July 5, 2012 for Ed Jobs and SIG

TEA Sends Results of Redo IDEA B MOE Calculations for School Year 2009-2010

Texas AG Rules on Retailers' Addition of Service Fees to Credit Card Charges

Texas AG Rules on Charitable Donations by School Employees

Senate Committee on Education Meeting on Senate Interim Charge #1 on July 17, 2012

TEA to Redo IDEA B MOE Calculations for FY 2010 and 2011 and Major Change in Interpretation

TEA Updates Reporting Requirements for Improvement Plans

Alternative Reporting Process to Access Compensatory Education Allotment Funding

Governor Announces 10 Percent Budget Reduction Goal for 2014-2015 Biennium

Texas AG Rules on Assessment of Fees for Administrative Hearings to Non-prevailing Party

Texas AG Rules on Compulsory Attendance of Over 18 and Less Than 21 Years Old

TEA Updates List Approved Tests for Assessment of Limited English Proficient Students

2012-2013 Title I, Part C, Carl D. Perkins Formula Grant Application Deadline

Comment Period for Proposed Rules for Performance-Based Monitoring Analysis System

School Transportation Route Service Report Deadline

Texas AG Rules on Inclusion of Foreclosed Properties in Appraisal of Residence Homestead

Texas AG Rules on Authority for Alcohol-Free Zones Around Public Schools

TEA Alert on Reduction to Federal Grant Planning Amounts for School Year 2012-2013

Part 3 - Insights on How Funding Obligations are Shifting to Local School Districts

Part 2 - Insights on How Funding Obligations are Shifting to Local School Districts

TEA Posts Updated Guidelines for Technology and Instructional Materials Allotments

State Aid Template Version 7 Posted

Insights on How Funding Obligations are Shifting to Local School Districts

Texas AG Rules Water Availability Requirements Enacted by County Government

Texas AG Rules on Liability Insurance for Licensed Real Estate Inspectors

Texas AG Rules on Representation by Non-attorneys at Special Education Hearings

Where are Spending Cuts Occurring in Texas Public Schools?

TEA Plan for Financial Solvency Reviews

Texas AG Rules on Depositions Recorded by Non-stenographic Means

July 1, 2012 Deadline for CIPA, E-Rate and Technology Plans Announced by TEA

State Aid Template Version 6 Posted

Texas AG Rules on Detention of a Child Under Age Seventeen

Texas AG Rules on Use of Website to Charge Fee for a Contest

Texas AG Rules on Evidence of Eligibility for Residence Homestead

Texas AG Rules on Approval of Bonds for Junior College District

TEA Announces Funding for Enhanced Career and Technical Education Courses

Modified DAEP Funding Requirements for School Year 2012-2013

TEA Releases Information on AP / IB Test Fee Subsidy

Continuous Corrections Period for ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports

TEA Releases Update to Guidelines for Indirect Costs

State Aid Template Version 5 Posted

TEA Update on Required Summer School Program for LEP Students in Kindergarten and 1st Grade

TEA Releases the Final Summary of Finances for School Year 2010-2011

TEA Implements Immediate Changes to Reduce Administrative Burdens for Grants Management

Over 1,120 Districts Deferring 15 Percent Grading Policy

Permanent School Fund's Bond Guarantee Program Certified by State Auditor's Office

TEA Update on Federal Technology Reports

House Committee on Public Education Meeting on House Interim Charge on DAEPs and JJAEPs on April 30, 2012

Senate Committee on Education Meeting on Senate Interim Charge #2 on May 18, 2012

Susan Combs Releases Updated Appraisal Forms and Guidelines

Gov. Rick Perry Announces Texas Budget Compact

Texas AG Rules on Homestead Property Tax Exemption for Surviving Spouse of Veteran

EMAT to Close April 27th and Action Required by Districts Lacking IMA TEKS Certification

Private Nonprofit School Participation Compliance Report PR7000 Due May 31st

Financial Accountability in Texas Public Schools

Where Did Reductions in Staffing Occur in Texas Public Schools?

Update on Staffing Declines in Texas Public Schools

Susan Combs Releases Updated Appraisal Roll Forms

Requirements for Remote Instruction Not Delivered Through TxVSN

Teacher Shortage Areas Approved for 2012-2013

Section 1512 Reports Due April 5, 2012 for Ed Jobs and SIG

Texas AG Rules on Function of County Treasurer

Texas AG Rules on Access to Public Records

Affect of Teacher Turnover on Students' Achievement

Education Week's Blog Credits United States’ Contributions to Top Performing Countries

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Releases Select Interim Charges for Finance

National School Foundation Association Conference in Frisco April 11-13, 2012

TEA Recognizes Districts and Campuses for Exceptional Use of High School Allotment Funds

Susan Combs Releases Updated Property Tax Basics

SEC Approves Fee to Support GASB Effective April 1

Five Applications for Tax Relief for Pollution Control Equipment Ruled Dead by TCEQ

More Details for Staff Declines for Texas Public Schools for School Year 2011-2012

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for March and April 2012

TEA Requests Data by April 30, 2012 for NCLB Funding Eligibility and Planning Amounts

School Finance Presentation by Moak, Casey and Associates to Texas Impact

Members Appointed to Joint Interim Committee to Study the Public School Finance System

Lt. Governor David Dewhurst Releases Select Interim Charges for Public Education

Declines in Staffing in Texas Public Schools in School Year 2011-2012

Optional Flexible Year Program Application Requirements for School Year 2012-2013

Optional Flexible School Day Program Filing Requirement for School Year 2012-2013

TEA Requires Filing Newly Designed IMA TEKS Certification Form

Texas AG Rules on Adjudication of Truancy Cases

Fifth Pleading in School Finance Litigation Filed by Efficiency Intervenors

Texas Ranking for Per Pupil Spending is Falling Relative to Nation

Notify TEA by May 1, 2012 to Defer 15 Percent Grade Requirement

Public Access to Districts' Accreditation Statuses on March 1, 2012

TEA Requests Updated Email Addresses for Upcoming Principal Surveys

Texas High School Graduation 10th Highest Among 34 States and Even Greater for Minorities

PTAD 2011 Legislative Session Update Webinar on March 23, 2012

Extension to Payroll Tax Breaks Goes to President for Signature

Commissioner of Education Defers 15% Grading Requirement

Extension to Payroll Tax Breaks May Be Voted on Friday

School Health Survey Due March 15th

Annual Review and Evaluation of Regional Education Service Centers

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

Texas Senate Leadership Clarifies 15 Percent Final Grade Requirement

TEA Implements Process to Request to Extend Expenditure Reporting Deadline

GFOA Releases Report on Zero-Base Budgeting

Continuous Corrections Period for ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for February and March 2012

Texas AG Rules on Jurisdiction of the Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board

Texas AG Rules on Nepotism Law

Government Finance Officers Association Releases New and Revised Best Practices

Susan Combs Releases 2012 Appraisal District Public Information Packet

TASBO School FIRST 2011 Template (version 1) Released

Update on Funding Adjustments for Selected NCLB and Perkins Grant Programs

Financial Solvency Survey Deadline is February 6, 2012

Texas AG Rules on Legal Status of Vacancies on Board of Trustees

Does Money Matter In Education?

S&P Advisory Issued on FSP Overpayments to School Districts

UNC Study Recognizes Positive Benefits of Early Childhood and Pre-K Education Programs

School Finance Lawsuit Assigned to Judge Dietz

E-rate Funding Year 2012 Filing Window Opened This Week

Valero Won't Appeal TCEQ's Rejection of Tax Breaks

Susan Combs Releases Property Tax Exemption Forms

Deadline to Comment on Proposed Rule for Financial Exigency is January 9, 2012

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for January and February 2012

TCEQ Denies Property Tax Exemption Applications

IRS to Issue Guidance on Two-Month Extension of Payroll Tax Cut

Texas AG Rules ISDs Not Authorized for Certain Catalog Purchase Methods

Fourth School Finance Lawsuit by Fort Bend ISD et. al. Filed by Thompson & Horton

IRS Announces 2012 Mileage Rate

Deadline to Comment on Proposed Rule for Financial Exigency is January 9, 2012

Texas AG Rules on Use of "Nationally Certified School Psychologist" Term

Electronic Delivery of Tax Bill Guidelines Released by Comptroller and Pending Rules

Texas AG Rules on Electronic Communications and Compliance with Open Meetings Act

2010–2011 ARRA SFSF Evaluation Report Anticipated Requirements

Additional Ed Jobs Funds Distribution

Proposed Rule for Financial Exigency - Comment Period Ends January 9, 2012

January 5, 2012 Deadline for ARRA Section 1512 Reports and 189 LEAs Must Re-file Reports

Title I Statewide School Support and Parental Involvement Initiative Resources

Doing Something Right-the Real Story of Texas Public Schools

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for December 2011 and January 2012

TEA Releases Revised NCLB Consolidated Grant Maximum Entitlements for School Year 2011-12

Congressional Funding Reductions to Federal Programs and Ed Jobs Increase

Filing Requirement to Continue Authority for Eminent Domain

TEA Posts Emergency Rule for Declaration of Financial Exigency

Texas AG Rules on Authority for Reserve Police Force

Student Transportation Operations Report Data Due by December 1st

TEA Posts AEIS Reports for School Year 2010-11

TEA Announcement on Grant Monitoring and Compliance Issues

Proposed Amendment to FSP Indirect Cost Rates on November SBOE Agenda

TRS Report Card Webcast on November 16

U.S. Senate Approves Bill to Repeal 3% Withholding

Deadline for Corrections to ARRA Quarterly Report is November 30th

Alert - Deadline to Purchase Service Credits at Lower Cost from Teacher Retirement System

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for November and December 2011

Comptroller of Public Accounts Releases Updated Exemption Forms

Moak, Casey and Associates Releases Results of Staffing Survey

Repeal of Proposed 3% Withholding on Vendor Payments Passes U.S. House

Texas AG Rules on Property Tax Exempt Status of Nonprofits

Texas AG Receives Request for Opinion on Homestead Exemptions

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for October and November 2011

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Version 2 Released

82nd Legislature Interim Charges for the Texas House of Representatives

U.S. Department of Education Waiver Request to Extend Obligation Period for ARRA Grant Funds

Texas Taxpayer & Student Fairness Coalition Files Public School Finance Lawsuit

Updated Guidance for Comparability of Services on Campuses and Filing Deadline for All ISDs

TEA Releases Application for Adjustment to Regular Program Adjustment Factor

Update on Fiscal Year 2012 Federal Funding for Public Education

2010-2011 Student Transportation Operations Report Data Due

FSP Distribution for August 2012 will not be Delayed

Proposed Amendment to FSP Indirect Cost Rates

Availability of Waiver Request to U.S. Department of Education for School Improvement Grants Transformation Schools

ARRA Section 1512 Quarterly Reports Due October 5, 2011 and Other ARRA Requirements

TEA Releases Near-Final Summary of Finances for School Year 2010-2011

Standard Allowable Travel Reimbursement Rates Effective September 1, 2011

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for September and October 2011

Instructional Materials Allotment Update by TEA

2011–2012 NCLB Title I School Improvement Formula Funding Available

TEA Adds Financial Hardship Reason to Class Size Exception Waiver Form

TASBO Releases Update to Financial Mandates on School Districts

TEA Survey and Dates for Upcoming Training Events on Student Information Systems

TEA Urges Prompt Action to Avoid Lapsing Funds from ARRA Stimulus and Stabilization

Example Resolution to Continue to Tax Goods-in-Transit

U.S. Department of Education Releases Guidance on Special Education Maintenance of Effort Requirements

Financial Ratings Released for School Districts and Charter Schools

Student Attendance Accounting Handbook Training by TEA

Residence Homestead Application Form Update

ERCOT Urges Energy Conservation Through Tuesday

TEA Advisory on Amending SFSF Grant for Infrastructure Investments

Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance Report Deadline

Action Required to Avoid Forfeiture of ARRA Grant Funds

General Election Date Set for 10 Constitutional Propositions

School District Taxable Property Value Perspectives for 2000 to 2010

Texas Property Tax Law Changes 2011 Publication Released

Schools Encouraged to Expand Energy Conservation Measures

22-to-1 K-4 Flexibility Status Clarification

Texas Comptroller Releases Property Value Study Final Findings for 2010 Tax Year

Required Internet Postings Update

Texas AG Rules on Interest and Penalty Calculations on Residence Homestead of Elderly or Disabled Persons

Texas AG Rules on Local Law Enforcement to File Information with Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas AG Rules on Legal Expenses for Administrator that Files Action for Defamation

State and Federal Grant Planning Calendar for August and September 2011

Texas Cool Schools Grant

Texas AG Rules on ISD Police Chief Compensation

Texas AG Rules on Permissible Investments of the PSF