Texas Colleges Win But Lack Funding | Amarillo News

Texas community colleges are crushing it under a new funding model that rewards student success and workforce readiness—producing more credentials and getting students into high-demand jobs. But here’s the twist: the state didn’t budget enough to cover the surge in achievements, leaving some schools financially strained for outperforming expectations. Leaders are rallying behind the system’s goals but demanding the state step up with proper funding. A $89.5 million emergency boost helped, but more is needed. Advocates like Rep. Gary VanDeaver are pushing lawmakers to fully fund what colleges have earned—proving they’re building a stronger workforce, and now it’s time for the state to back them up with real dollars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f8c4dd0f636c7d32