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Midland ISD sues state over 'unconstitutional school tax'
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk Jesse Zaragoza , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A lawsuit was filed, naming the Texas Education Agency Commissioner as a defendant.
The Midland Independent School District has taken legal action against the State of Texas. A lawsuit was filed, naming the Texas Education Agency Commissioner as a defendant. The lawsuit claims that the state's school financial system is unconstitutional, specifically regarding a statewide property tax.
According to the district, this tax was imposed without a vote from the local board or residents. Further details on the lawsuit and its implications are available from local news sources, including KMID and KPEJ.
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Category: government Published: July 22, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Midland Independent School District has taken legal action against the State of Texas. A lawsuit was filed, naming the Texas Education Agency Commissioner as a defendant. The lawsuit claims that…
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