The Texas House of Representatives and Texas Senate both adjourned sine die on Tuesday, December 5, concluding the Fourth Special Session of the 88th Legislature. 

Lawmakers did not pass any legislation that impacts public education during the unprecedented fifth session within 2023. Once again, no increase was made to the basic funding allotment, despite sitting on a $50 billion surplus and the fact that the basic allotment of $6,160 has not been increased since 2019, while inflation has increased by 17% over that same amount of time. 

Recently, Keller ISD Interim Superintendent John Allison held a Community Budget Education Seminar that highlighted how an inadequate state funding formula has helped lead to budget challenges in KISD and other Texas school districts. 

Governor Abbott has not yet announced whether he will call a fifth special session.