Midland ISD sues state over 'unconstitutional school tax'

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Jesse Zaragoza, KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Midland Independent School District filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas and Texas Education Agency Commissioner Morath, stating that the State's school financial system has become an unconstitutional statewide property tax. MISD adds that the tax was impose...

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Category: government · Published: July 22, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Midland ISD sues state over 'unconstitutional school tax'

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