What are school vouchers in Texas? What to know about Senate Bill 2
The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed school voucher program.
The easy half is over for ‘school choice' vouchers in the Texas capitol
The easy part is over. The Texas House will next take up "school choice" vouchers, an emergency item for Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Texas families could use tax dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition under a Republican-backed bill that sailed through the Senate late Wednesday.
Texas Senate to debate school voucher program
Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.
From drag queens to school vouchers, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out Texas Senate priorities
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 Texas Senate priority bills, outlining several hot-topic issues he says will bolster Trump's agenda.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school education – the first major step for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority.
Fast-tracked school voucher bill heads to Texas Senate for debate
The Texas Senate is set to begin debate Tuesday on a controversial school voucher bill, as Republican leaders push to expand school choice.
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 SB2, would allow parents to use tax funds for private schools
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
Texas Senate school voucher plan gives students $10k to pay for private education
The proposal, a priority of Gov. Greg Abbott, budgets $1 billion over the next two years to fund the private school vouchers.
The debate over school vouchers will return to the Legislature with perhaps less GOP infighting
One of the biggest issues heading into this year’s Legislative session was also a major talking point in 2023 — private school vouchers. Despite an additional four special sessions in 2023, lawmakers could not come up with a plan for private school vouchers that would pass in the House.
Texas Sen. Cornyn backs Trump nominees, defends Elon Musk’s role
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KGNS) - Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Republican lawmakers are working hard to confirm President Trump’s ...
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 ...
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Texas, North Carolina Lawmakers Intro Bill To ‘Swiftly Deport’ Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.), along with a coalition of Republican lawmakers, have introduced the ...
Majority leader says education savings account bill wouldn’t pass state Senate
Some Republican leaders are pushing for legislative action on “school choice” this year, but the state senate majority leader says his chamber doesn’t have the votes to support it. Gov. Larry Rhoden, ...