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Taxpayers pay the price when Texas education department takes over school districts

Oct 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM · By Andrea Ball, Austin Current

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Topic: Public Education
Location: Austin, Texas, US
Published: Oct 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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Taxpayers pay the price when Texas education department takes over school districts

Cash-strapped Austin ISD faces big changes under a potential state takeover. It could also face increased costs at a time when reserves are running dry.

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Publisher: The Texas Tribune
Author: By Andrea Ball, Austin Current
Primary topic: Public Education
Coverage: Austin, Texas, US
Published: Oct 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

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