[raybbr]

Frankly, the state ought to be rolling in dough thanks to the high oil and gas prices of the past couple of years.

I am sure most states are pretty flush financially. However, there is a drain on the budget called "education".

[VRWCTexan]

....However, there is a drain on the budget called "education". (AMEN to that!)

One statistic that will never see the light of day in this whole debate and process is the cost to home owners to educate illegals in Texas public schools