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Texas’ longstanding ‘Robin Hood’ school finance system will face a new legal challenge
Texas’ 'Robin Hood' school finance system is facing a new legal challenge as Midland school trustees claim they have minimal control over local taxes. The trustees argue that a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue, hindering their ability to serve students.
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