Texas Community College Property Tax Funding: Student Transfer, Licensure, and Completion

• In Event: Key Decision Makers for Student Success

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between community college property tax revenue and student transfer, licensure, and completion. Data were obtained from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Texas Association of Community Colleges for all 50 community college districts. A purposeful sample of 16 community college chancellors/presidents were also interviewed on the topic. Findings concluded a relationship between Texas community college property tax revenue and transfer, licensure, and completion. The interviews revealed that 65% felt there was a relationship between property tax revenue and student transfer, 50% felt there was a relationship between property tax revenue and student licensure, and 94% felt there was a relationship between property tax revenue and student completion.

Authors

• MIchelle Cantu-Wilson, San Jacinto College

• Antonio Corrales, University of Houston - Clear Lake

• Michelle L. Peters, University of Houston - Clear Lake