SB 843 – Database for School bonds

SB 843 takes an important step toward government transparency by requiring the Texas Education Agency to create a searchable, online database tracking school bond debt, related taxes, and capital projects. This move gives taxpayers better visibility into how local school districts are spending billions in borrowed funds and how these decisions impact property tax bills. It helps hold school boards accountable for bond elections and ensures that voters are not left in the dark about long-term financial obligations. By collecting the data and making it publicly accessible, the bill helps limit waste, prevent hidden tax hikes, and empower voters with facts. It also creates a standardized system for oversight, allowing citizens and lawmakers to compare spending trends across districts. It is a common sense, pro-taxpayer reforms to prevent fiscal mismanagement and provide the clarity taxpayers deserve.