The easy half is over for ‘school choice' vouchers in the Texas capitol
A proposal allowing families to use public school dollars on private and home schools is halfway through the state legislative process in Austin. However, the easy part was passing “school choice” by supporters in the Texas Senate helmed by Republican Lt.
Texas Senate begins debate on school choice. Here’s what to know, how to watch
School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature.
Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
Texas Senate passes school voucher bill to create education savings accounts, bill heads to House floor next
Texas State Senator from San Antonio told KSAT the Education Savings Account Program does not benefit low-income families.
Texas Senate passes Republican-backed bill to create school voucher program
Gov. Greg Abbott poured nearly $9 million into primary challenges to oust GOP House members who opposed vouchers last session.
El Paso delegation opposes Texas Senate’s school choice bill: 'It’s not feasible'
The bill filed by Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton marks the legislature's first significant attempt at a school choice bill this session.
Texas Senate votes yes on school vouchers, sends bill to House for vote
AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Senate has voted to pass school vouchers legislation, with a vote of 19-12. Now the House will get the legislation, and they will vote on the issue.
Texas Senate approves ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.
Texas Democrat who sent his kids to private school criticizes parents who do the same
Texas Democrat Gene Wu said in a video posted to X that parents send their kids to private schools "so they don’t have to ...
School voucher bill author, East Texas lawmaker speak on SB 2 that would provide funds for private, homeschool students
School vouchers took one step closer to becoming law last night, passing the Texas Senate largely along party lines. State ...
Texas students face barriers with dual credit. Here's how lawmakers hope to find a fix.
Sen. Brandon Creighton said "inefficiencies" in college credit transfers need to be tackled this year, as does how schools ...