Despite Texas' record budget surplus, schools face deficits

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Parents of Cy-Fair ISD students criticized state and district leaders this week, frustrated that their schools are some of many facing budget cuts due to widespread deficits after state lawmakers failed to increase basic school funding last year.

"The decisions being made by our governor, senators, TEA Commissioner, and CFISD Board of Trustees are stumping us both academically and inspirationally," one parent told the board.

Cy-Fair fears they may have to remove nearly 300 staff positions...