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Texas Senate begins work on school choice bill at today’s committee hearing
The public is invited to testify at the Capitol in Austin on voucher-style legislation allowing taxpayer money for private school education.
Texas Senate holds public hearing on school vouchers
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
Texas Senate’s voucher proposal would give families $10,000 to fund students’ private school
Senate Bill 2 starts a new debate on a school voucher program in Texas. A funding proposal would allow up to 100,000 K-12 students who want to enroll to a private school to participate.
Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
There's also about $6.5 billion in additional money for property tax relief on top of what was passed two years ago. That may include what the Senate has proposed, which is an increase in the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 for most homeowners. For seniors, the exemption would rise from $110,000 to $150,000.
Texas Senate school voucher proposal would give students $10,000 for private schooling
The Texas Senate is proposing $1 billion annually for a school voucher program. Sen. Brandon Creighton has now filed SB 2. Here's what's proposed.
Texas Senate reveals school voucher proposal
Senate Bill 2 would provide education savings accounts from taxpayer money for families who are interested in private education over public — up to $10,000 a year per student. But not everyone is on board.
Texas school choice takes center stage with Senate bill for Education Savings Account Program
The first glimpse of Texas' Education Savings Account Program, a major legislative priority for Governor Greg Abbott, has emerged, sparking debate across the political spectrum. According to the bill filed by nine senators in the Texas Senate,
Texas Senate proposes extensive school voucher-like program with $1 billion price tag
Under SB 2, families enrolling their children in private school would receive $10,000 per year, or $11,500 if the student has a disability, through what’s called an education savings account. Supporters say it would be “the largest day one ESA program in the nation.
Texas Legislature: Hearing set for Texas school voucher bill
First hearing on the school voucher plan will take place Jan. 28 Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he would fast track the legislation There are still issues on the plan that need to be addressed AUSTIN, Texas - The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday,
The Texas Senate files its version of Governor Abbott’s priority school choice voucher bill
We’re getting our first look at Governor Abbott’s proposed school voucher plan. State Senator Brandon Creighton filed Senate Bill 2 at the State Capitol.
'Rising cost pressures': Here's how much money the Texas Legislature is proposing for UT
UT receives 13% of its budget from a state endowment and 10% from the state's general fund. Early budget drafts show what UT ...
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Ken Paxton considering US Senate run against John Cornyn: reports
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is considering a run for US Senate, according to new reports. A run against Senator John ...
What would a strategic bitcoin reserve look like in Texas? Two lawmakers have ideas.
As the Trump administration explores a U.S. cryptocurrency stockpile, two Texas bills filed this session are looking to be at ...
Texas lawmakers push for substantial raises, benefits in new bills for state workers
New proposed bills aim to increase pay for all state employees and provide the first cost-of-living-adjustment for retirees ...
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Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say
Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott deploys 400 additional National Guard troops to US-Mexico border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the additional troops will work alongside federal border agents amid the Trump administration's ...
Key Trump ally considering run against long-time conservative in U.S. Senate
With the new administration underway the 2026 primaries have officially begun. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has said he ...
Here's when Texas Gov. Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address
During the address, Abbott will focus on his goals for the 89th Texas Legislature, introducing emergency items that can be ...