Abbott sticks by school choice plan without blanket increase in money for Texas schools
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says universal school choice must be approved. He backs new public school funding for teacher pay ...
Austin American-Statesman22d
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Dan Patrick. The issue in 2023 divided House Republicans ... bitter and largely successful campaign in the 2024 elections to oust Republican officials who voted against the school vouchers ...
Texas budget writers want $1 billion for school vouchers, $5 billion for teacher pay raises
Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle ...
The Texas Tribune22d
Texas budget writers prioritize school vouchers, teacher raises and border security in early drafts
Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral ...
Dallas Morning News25d
Relations between leaders of the Texas Senate and House are already off to a rocky start
Dustin Burrows was elected Texas House speaker, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick questioned the legitimacy ... least $9 million in GOP primary contests to oust Republicans who blocked his plan.
Texas Monthly13d
The Capitol’s Ultimate Insider Has Seen It All
He has covered state politics for 36 years, 27 of them as owner of the Quorum Report, a subscription-only website that trades ...
Paxton weighs Cornyn challenge as Texas GOP rift deepens
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is weighing a primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn (R) in what could be the next ...
Texas Monthly10d
The Capitol’s Ultimate Insider Has Had Enough
He has covered state politics for 36 years, 27 of them as owner of the Quorum Report, a subscription-only website that trades ...