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
The Texas Senate gave initial approval to a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would put taxpayer dollars toward private school education. The 19-12 vote was largely along partisan lines with Sen. Robert Nichols,
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 Senate passes school choice bill, heads to House for vote
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, commonly referred to as the school choice bill, in a 19-12 vote along party lines. The legislation, which aims to cre
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 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 passes bill creating school voucher-like program
A proposal creating a voucher-like program where public funds could be used toward private schools was passed by the Texas Senate on Wednesday, just days after Gov. Greg Abbott made
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.
Texas Senate passes Republican-backed bill to create school voucher program
Gov. Greg Abbott poured nearly $9 million into primary challenges to oust GOP House members who opposed vouchers last session.
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.
Parents raise concerns over Texas' school voucher bill
The bill was passed in the Texas Senate earlier this week. It would use taxpayer money to help families pay for private school.
Texas Senate passes SB 2 to create Education Savings Accounts, now heads to House
The Senate passed different versions of the bill several times last session, but it's died in the House each time.
Texas Senate passes SB 2 to create Education Savings Accounts
The Senate passed different versions of the bill several times last session, but it's died in the House each time.