After hours of debate on the Texas Senate floor, families are now one step closer to an opportunity to use state money to help pay for private school tuition costs. All eyes will now be on the House of Representatives as it works to pass its version of the bill.

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), a school choice proposal that would allow families to use tax dollars for private and homeschooling. The bill, which now moves to the Texas House for further debate, has sparked strong opinions on both sides.