Texas Senate passes bill creating $1 billion school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
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 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 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 governor pushes school choice bill with support from Trump
School vouchers are a top priority for Gov. Abbott in Texas, where the legislature is poised to pass a $1 billion plan. Democrats say the money would be better used to strengthen public schools.
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 senator proposes cutting property taxes by raising homestead exemption
Senate Bill 4 would raise the Texas homestead exemption to $140,000 and ensure school districts would not lose money.
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Texas Lt. Gov. announces top 40 senate bills for legislative session
Dan Patrick (R), who serves as president of the Texas Senate ... including links to the legislature's page about that bill where available. Get top local stories in DFW delivered to you ...
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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.
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Senate will pass bill providing tax dollars for students to attend private school
AUSTIN — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Texas that by Feb. 5, the Texas Senate will approve a bill to provide $1 billion in taxpayer money to thousands of students statewide to attend ...
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Texas Senate school voucher plan gives students $10k to pay for private education
The Texas Senate ... bump in funding to cover teacher pay raises and special education services, such a bill has yet to be scheduled for a hearing in either chamber. The Senate has routinely ...