School Finance-

(wiki group work as seen on Jeff Nation's wiki)
I felt that one of the first major impacts actually occurred prior to the organization of the state of Texas. I believe it is of significance because it effected the same population of people, regardless ot temporary nationality. It occurred when Mexico officially (if in writing only) recognized a need for education in the territory and initially set forth measures to create a school system. Prior to the recognition of this need, the area sat stangnant and largely uneducated. Due to the fact that the mandate was never acted upon, Texans were able to use the measure as ammunition in their efforts to legitimize secession.

Second was when Lamar established the school land grant which allowed land for schools to not only built on, but also to sell, lease, or use for whatever means necessary in order to raise revenue for operations.

Lastly, I believe that another landmark event occurred when the Texas Constitution called for free schools and a source of revenue to run them. It was only then that our system was legitimized and initial framework was set to move forward with educating all children.