1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

This proposed voucher program risks jeopardizing the financial stability of the Teacher Retirement System of Texas by potentially reducing the number of active teachers contributing to the retirement fund. While proponents claim there are no immediate indicators of harm, the long-term ramifications of siphoning students and teachers away from public schools must be carefully evaluated. We cannot compromise the retirement security of our educators in pursuit of an unproven voucher scheme. Prioritizing fiscal responsibility demands exercising prudence and diligently monitoring any impacts to ensure the program does not imperil the state's ability to meet its pension obligations. Protecting the hard-earned pensions of our dedicated teachers should be a paramount concern.