Gov. Abbott touts school choice ahead of Senate vote on voucher bill
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday evening that a universal, school choice voucher program that gives parents public dollars to spend on private school tuition will help Texas lead the nation in education.
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 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 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
Abbott highlights school choice in State of the State with Texas Senate set to pass voucher bill
Texans also heard from their fellow citizens as part of the Democratic Party’s response to Abbott’s speech, with state Democrats enlisting a public school educator, an OB/GYN, electricians’ union representative and the state’s Democratic chair to represent what the party hoped to project as the voice of everyday Texans.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
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.
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.
Texas State Teachers Association warns that voucher bill will hurt teachers' pay
However, some are raising the alarm about the lasting financial impact the bill could have on Texas public schools. The debate over the savings accounts comes days after Gov. Greg
Texas Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
Lawmakers approved a number of amendments to Senate Bill 2. "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,
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 sends school voucher bill to the House
A school voucher bill passed the Texas Senate, but the future fate of the bill remains uncertain in the Texas House. This bill would use $1 billion taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition for families.
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