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 ...
Texas Senate gives initial approval to ‘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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Texas Senate passes bill creating $1 billion 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 ...
Texas senators file bill for more property tax relief
Houston, is making another move to lower property taxes. On Friday, he filed Senate Bill 4 alongside 28 other senators to increase the residence homestead exemption ...
Texas senator reintroduces healthcare bill aiming to expand primary care access statewide
Texas state Senator Cesar Blanco hosted a press conference to announce the reintroduction of a senate bill that could improve ...
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Texas Senate gives final approval to school voucher bill, now moves to House
Texas families could use tax dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition under a bill that received preliminary ...
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.
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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.
East Texas senator was only Republican to vote against school choice bill
Sen. Nichols is worried that SB 2 would create a "new form of segregation," one that is based on students' income and ability.