As the calendar turns to August and the 2025-26 Carroll ISD school year draws closer, now is a good time to remind students, parents, teachers and administrators of the direct benefits that will come as a result of House Bill 2 -- a sweeping, $8.5 billion bill signed into law in June that will direct funding to Texas public schools.
For CISD educators, the most immediate impact will come from increased salaries and expanded opportunities through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA). This merit-based pay program, which rewards top-performing teachers, is receiving a substantial funding increase.
According to CISD projections, House Bill 2 will result in an estimated $1.13 million increase in state revenue for the district. Other totals for the district include:
- $2.42 million allocated for teacher salary increases
- $330,000 designated for support staff pay adjustments
- $300,000 in early education funding
- $200,000 for school safety
- Approximately $400,000 gain from an increase to the basic allotment (a per-student funding mechanism)
- Anticipated increases in special education support and career and technical education (CTE) programming
In a statement issued by the CISD Board of Trustees, the district praised the outcome of the 89th Texas Legislative Session, directly tying the legislative success to the district’s “Take Action Dragons” campaign. That initiative mobilized residents, who sent nearly 30,000 emails to lawmakers advocating for increased funding, support for underfunded mandates, and reform to the state’s “recapture” funding system.
"As we look ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, our focus remains on student-centered, sustainable funding solutions," the board wrote in a statement released June 17. "We are committed to keeping our community informed and engaged as we navigate tough budget decisions, explore creative ways to support our students, and prioritize fair compensation for our teachers and staff."