In Texas, school funding primarily comes from local property taxes, state funding, and some federal contributions. Historically, school districts could use their Maintenance & Operations (M&O) funds to cover expenses such as buses, land, technology, and even turf. However, as the state has compressed local tax rates to provide relief to taxpayers, districts are generating less revenue through M&O funds. As a result, many districts now have to hold bond elections to fund these capital expenses, a practice that has become common across the state. Bond elections allow districts to issue debt for major purchases and infrastructure projects, ensuring they can continue to meet the needs of students without relying solely on their operating budgets.