[Theodore R.]

Actually, Texans vote for higher school taxes all the time. Laredo approved another bond issue for new construction in November 2003. Many in TX believe that a tax for "education" is an "investment" in the future and not a "real liability" at all. People also strong support the U.S. Department of Education though it has an abysmal record of success.

I noticed that Gov.-elect Kathleen Blanco, D-LA, was saying the same thing in Monroe yesterday.

[hopespringseternal]

Actually, Texans vote for higher school taxes all the time.

"For the children" has the suckers pulling muscles they get their wallets out so fast.

Odd thing is that I am crazy about my kids and I would not let them set foot in a public school if they were paying me.

But then I don't find mediocrity and infantile behavior to be something to aspire to either.

[Arrowhead1952]

Actually, Texans vote for higher school taxes all the time.

I don't have a problem funding new construction projects for schools. The biggest problem I have with the current school finance laws in Texas, is my school district has our tax per $100 at the max, while many of the poorer districts aren't much over the 50% level.