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 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 Senate gives initial OK to families using tax dollars for private schools
Texas families could use tax dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition under a bill that received preliminary approval from the state Senate late Wednesday.
WATCH: Texas Senate debates creation of school voucher program
The Texas Senate is debating the creation of a school voucher program. WATCH LIVE BELOW: Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition, according to the Texas Tribune. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.
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 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,
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.
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 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.
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Texas Senate approves education savings account bill
Texas Senators are debating Senate Bill 2 on the chamber floor, the piece of legislation that carries an education savings ...
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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.
Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax ...
Texas State Teachers Association warns that voucher bill will hurt teachers' pay
According to TSTA, while Senate Bill 2 has an initial cost of about $1 billion, the bill is expected to balloon up to $6 ...
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.
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Today on Texas Standard: ‘Day Without Immigrants’ puts focus on labor, protests deportations
This week, immigrants across multiple industries, including agriculture and the food sector, participated in “A Day Without ...