RICHARDSON (CBSDFW.COM) - School districts all over North Texas will have to make cuts as the State of Texas deals with a budget shortfall of up to $27 billion.

Unlike many school districts, Richardson ISD has a budget surplus of $11 million.  District officials attribute the surplus to a increase in student enrollment and smart financial planning.

"Our district, as a practice, doesn't run deficit budgets. We try to balance the budget every year," said Tim Clark, a spokesperson for the district.

Still, RISD's projected shortfall is $20 to $54 million.

"The great unknown is to what level the state is going to reduce school districts' aid," Clark said.

The Lewisville ISD is facing a shortfall of $50 to $74 million. Duncanville ISD is predicting cuts of $6 million. Mesquite may have to cut $18 to $38 million.

"It is extremely frustrating at this time," said Mesquite ISD Superintendent Linda Henrie.

Henrie said it is too early to determine what, if any, jobs will have to be cut.  The district will see how many will be lost through attrition first.  She worries about losing funding for programs that have helped student achievement, like after school tutoring and acceleration programs.

But, Henrie is concerned about what will happen far past this next school year.

"I'm hearing the terminology this is the new normal and that's frightening," Henrie said.