House, Texas and school choice

Will the Texas House pass a school voucher bill? Here's why Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating
If the author and all co-authors vote for House Bill 3, it would pass the lower chamber. The controversial program, also called school choice, would use public money to pay for children’s private school tuition.
Thin majority of Texas House signs on to support voucher bill
The 75 co-sponsors plus the bill’s author would provide enough votes to pass Gov. Abbott’s top priority measure in the 150-seat House.
Texas governor says he has votes to pass school voucher bill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has the votes in the state Legislature to pass a school voucher bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill earlier this month.
Texas House unveils school voucher, $8B school finance bills: 'One size does not fit all'
The Texas House on Thursday filed a sweep of education bills including public school finance and school voucher proposals.
What are Texas’ plans for a school voucher-style program? Here’s a look at the proposals
Public school advocates oppose any plan resembling school vouchers saying such programs drain resources from the campuses that educate more than 5 million children in Texas. Supporters of ESAs say families should get state funding for the educational settings that best fit their needs.
Texas House unveils its private school voucher bill
Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from state and local sources.
Texas House plan for school vouchers deviates from Senate bill
The Texas House has filed its school voucher bill. The legislation differs in several ways from what the Senate has already passed. The two chambers would have to hash out their differences before sending any legislation to Gov.
Texas private schools have no required state exams. Will they be held accountable under a voucher plan?
Texas lawmakers are considering allocating $1 billion to education savings accounts, or a type of voucher system, that would allow taxpayer dollars to go to private school tuition. Senate Bill 2, passed to the Texas House,
Answer Key: How many Texas students might get private school vouchers?
State lawmakers are pledging $1 billion for families to use on tuition and other education costs. The number of beneficiaries remains fuzzy.
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Texas top officials predict lawmakers will pass school voucher bill: 'The votes are there'
Texas government leaders who gathered at San Antonio Christian School on Monday night predicted that the state House will ...
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Could school vouchers drain rural public schools? One San Antonio-area district weighs in
Poth ISD’s superintendent says his district may adapt, but questions remain about how vouchers will impact rural education.
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National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill
Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of ...
In candy heart note, Texas House speaker promises Elon Musk 'WE WILL' pass school vouchers
In a cheeky Valentine's Day message on X, Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows doubled down on his commitment to pass school ...
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What’s the impact of school vouchers in other states? KSAT Explains
As Texas lawmakers debate a school voucher plan, KSAT Explains looks at the effect similar programs have had in other states.
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Texas Legislature Grapples with School Voucher Proposals Amid Concerns of Impact on Public Education Funding
Texas House and Senate propose differing school voucher plans; the House links vouchers to public school funding levels.
Texas Teachers Association: Vouchers will financially damage public schools | Opinion
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick say they want to raise teacher pay, but if the school voucher bill (Senate Bill 2) ...