Lawmakers debated on House Bill 3, which would create an education savings account for families to spend taxpayer money on private tuition.

The Texas House Public Education committee will debate school choice legislation on Tuesday. House Bill 3 would establish savings accounts to allow public tax dollars to be used for private schools. A slightly different school choice bill previously passed the Senate.

The $1 billion first year cost could grow to more than $8 billion over the two-year period up in 2029 as more and more students try to sign up.