Following the Money: How Austin ISD Ended Up $181 Million Short

Austin ISD faces a $181 million deficit while property values have tripled, the state's rainy day fund has doubled to $23 billion, and the per-student allotment has barely budged in seven years even after HB2. This report traces the dollars through recapture, charter growth, and flat state funding to show how the system works and where the pressure comes from.