Texas HB1223 requires school districts and municipalities to publish their budgets in line-item form on their websites.

Texas HB1223 mandates that school districts post their proposed and adopted budgets in line-item form on their websites. The adopted budget must be prominently displayed and maintained for three years. Municipalities must also post their budgets on their websites if they have one. The budget summary must detail per student and aggregate spending on various categories, including instruction, instructional support, central administration, district operations, debt service, and any other categories designated by the commissioner. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1223 requires school districts and municipalities to publish their budgets in line-item form on their websites.

Texas HB1223 mandates that school districts post their proposed and adopted budgets in line-item form on their websites. The adopted budget must be prominently displayed and maintained for three years. Municipalities must also post their budgets on their websites if they have one. The budget summary must detail per student and aggregate spending on various categories, including instruction, instructional support, central administration, district operations, debt service, and any other categories designated by the commissioner. The act takes effect September 1, 2025.