I find it troubling that privately-operated charter schools are not held to the same standards as Texas public schools, yet they often receive more per-student funding than their neighboring school districts. Here are some of my concerns about charter schools: - Charters spend more money on administration and pay teachers less. - They are rapidly expanding with no accountability to local taxpayers. - Their governing boards are self-selected, not locally elected. Please take these concerns into account when considering legislation around charter schools. We must hold these schools accountable for our young people, the future of Texas.