Indefensible what #Texas & other states) are doing to public #education. "States with significant budget surpluses must make significant investments in teachers and public schools. This includes states like Texas, where the $32.7 billion surplus could be used to attract and retain professional educators, a step toward redressing chronically low pay." #BookBans, lack of $ for student #mental health, inadequate #pay -- it's all designed to create a #ConfederacyofDunces. https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/education-poverty-teachers