This paper examines the history of school funding in the state of Texas and the attempts to fund equitable educational opportunities
for all Texas children. In particular, it discusses the the "Robin Hood" revenue-sharing law, which was
signed into effect in 1993 and literally siphons funds from wealthy
school districts and diverts them to poorer schools. It analyzes how the plan has been anathema to many, since it was signed into law by Ann Richards, the state's last Democratic governor, and evaluates its advantages and disadvantages.