Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next
After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it up for a floor vote.
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Republicans' school voucher proposal is only the first step toward closing Texas public schools
Senate Bill 2 would set aside $1 billion in taxpayer money to give some parents $10,000 vouchers to spend at private schools.
The easy half is over for ‘school choice' vouchers in the Texas capitol
The easy part is over. The Texas House will next take up "school choice" vouchers, an emergency item for Gov. Greg Abbott.
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 school voucher proposal quickly clears first hurdle of the legislative session
A proposal to create a school voucher-like plan for Texas was advanced by the Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday night, giving voucher supporters like Gov. Greg Abbott their first major win of the legislative session.
School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education
Vouchers would let parents use public funds to pay for their kids’ private education. Learn about how they could work and the political battle around them.
'Welfare for the wealthy': House Democrats urge Texans to fight against school vouchers
The school vouchers proposal currently on the table would provide up to $11,500 in public money annually to Texas students who attend private schools.
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Even if school vouchers come to Texas, we don't have to choose to use them
Supporters of vouchers in Texas may be surprised to learn they don't guarantee access to a quality school or even cover tuition.
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.
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.
Abbott's school voucher plan sparks Texas debate over accountability and funding
SAN ANTONIO - A universal voucher program currently on the table as Governor Greg Abbott named school vouchers a ...
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Texas lawmakers propose $1B school voucher fund
Lawmakers who created Senate Bill 2 say its all about giving Texas families ... Abbott says no teacher or school knows a child better than their parent. Because vouchers weren't passed in ...
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Texas Senate passes SB2, letting families use tax dollars for private schools
Despite being called a "voucher scam" by some Democrats, Republicans believe Senate Bill 2 will help cover services like tutoring, behavioral therapy, school uniforms, and more.