What type of funding primarily supports Texas public schools?

The primary funding for Texas public schools comes from a combination of local property taxes and state funding. This system is designed to ensure that school funding is distributed fairly while still allowing local communities to contribute to their schools. Local property taxes provide a significant portion of the funding, reflecting the wealth of the community and allowing wealthier areas to invest more in their education systems.

In addition to local contributions, the state provides funding through mechanisms like the Foundation School Program, which aims to equalize funding across districts to promote educational equity. This combination helps address disparities that may arise due to differences in local property wealth, ensuring that all students have access to a basic level of education regardless of local economic conditions.

Other funding sources, such as federal funds and donations from private organizations, play a role in public education but do not primarily support the overall funding structure, which is heavily reliant on the partnership between local property taxes and state allocations.