House committee members clash over details of proposed Texas school voucher bill
Members of the House Committee on Public Education clashed over the details of a school voucher bill — a topic that for the past couple of years has driven a wedge in the Republican Party and prompted Gov. Greg Abbott last year to help unseat incumbent Republican lawmakers who stood against a "school choice" proposal in 2023.
Texas House Republicans get an earful from the opposition on proposed school voucher program
If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.
The proposed legislation aims to establish Education Savings Accounts, sparking debate over tuition coverage and equity in Texas' educational landscape.
The committee recently heard testimony from educators and others on school vouchers, former Lufkin ISD superintendent, Roy Knight spoke against the bill. “Let’s put our money back where our neediest ...
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