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.
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 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 school voucher bill: 'Largest launch in American history'
By print deadline Wednesday, the Texas Senate was poised to pass a school voucher bill that would offer $10,000 to students for private school tuition
Texas Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
"The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a statement Wednesday night.
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 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.
Local school districts brace for changes as Senate Bill 2 clears Texas Senate
Senate Bill 2 (S-B-2), a controversial piece of legislation aimed at addressing funding and growth challenges in Texas’ rapidly expanding school
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Senate will pass bill providing tax dollars for students to attend private school
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school in 2027.
Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support
Top Republicans praised the Texas Senate's passage of "school choice" legislation as the proposal advances to the House where it was defeated in 2023.
5 Black trailblazers from Texas you should know about this Black History Month
Some of Black History Month's most important icons are from the Lone Star State. If you don't know the history of how these ...
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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.
Who represents me in the Texas Legislature?
The Legislature has two chambers — the 150-member House of Representatives and the 31-member Senate. Everyone in Texas is ...
Texas abortion poll reveals nuanced views on restrictions and exceptions
A new poll shows Texans have complex views on abortion, with a majority supporting some access and exceptions. Voters seem to ...
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Texas lawmakers may ban certain lessons at state colleges under expanded DEI crackdown
Legislators are expected to take up a $360 million proposal that would change the landscape of financial aid in the state.
Senate confirms former NFL player Scott Turner as head of Housing and Urban Development
The upper chamber voted 55-44 to approve the former Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers cornerback-turned-Dallas ...
The 3 biggest powers in the Texas Legislature: The governor, lieutenant governor and House speaker
Legislative power in Austin flows from three sources: the governor, the lieutenant governor and the House speaker. Each has ...