Flores, who won a surprise special election last year, holds the most pivotal seat for Texas Senate Republicans going into 2020.
Property tax reform legislation, referred to by state officials as the premier accomplishment of the legislative session, is now law.
The governor held a signing ceremony at Parmer Lane Elementary in Austin earlier today to conclude the legislature's efforts on school finance reform.
The 86th Legislature budgeted over $11 billion on education, teacher pay-raises, and buying-down property taxes while increasing overall spending by almost $35 billion.
Texas' legislative leaders took a victory lap today on the most pressing issues of the session, unveiling their property tax and school finance reform plan.
As the end of the 86th Legislature fast approaches, The Texan takes a look at where key legislation stands before the House and Senate adjourn.
Efficiency audits become a central part of the school finance debate in the wake of some ISDs spending to excess.
House Bill 3 puts school finance reform front and center in the 86th Legislature as property tax battle looms large.
