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The Texas House is currently reviewing HB3, a house bill that would increase the state's share of dollars for public education, pay for full-day prekindergarten and give school districts money to reduce school property taxes. If passed, the state will increase funding by $9 billion above the $2 billion needed to keep up with current enrollment. Although this comes in at almost $3 billion more than the Senate's proposed finance budget, it is clear that both chambers are committed to making school funding increases a priority.