Texas, school choice

Texas Senate committee approves ‘school choice’ bill on party-line vote
Legislation advances after a budget analysis estimates the cost of the voucher-style program will nearly quadruple in 4 years.
North Texas Catholic Diocese leader champions school choice bill for statewide student success
The superintendent of North Texas' largest Catholic Diocese expressed support for a bill that would legalize school choice, stating that it would benefit all students in the state. She shared her views in an exclusive interview with CBS News Texas.
Texas lawmakers propose billions for school choice efforts: 'It's time'
The Texas House and Senate are both seeking $1 billion for school choice this year, according to budget proposals shared Wednesday.
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.
North Texas' largest Catholic diocese supports school choice bill to expand faith-based learning
The bill would give an estimated 35,000 public school students $10,000 to $11,000 each in "Education Savings Accounts."
School choice bill will move towards Texas Senate floor vote soon
School choice is one step closer to becoming a reality in the State of Texas despite public school officials' disapproval. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories,
Trump's executive orders & Texas school choice: TWITP
President Trump's executive orders, Texas school choice, and DEI changes were hot topics in This Week in Texas Politics.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Senate will pass bill providing tax dollars for students to attend private school
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school ...
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Texas Connections Academy talks education options during National School Choice Week
This week is National School Choice Week.It's a week where parents and educators are celebrating education options for ...
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 ...
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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 ...
School choice, tax cuts, religion in schools are Senate priorities, Lt. Gov. Patrick says
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick named school choice, property tax cuts, religion in schools and banning hemp-derived THC products among ...
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 ...
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School choice, teacher pay and property tax relief found in Texas budget proposals this session
The House and Senate are aligning on priorities, meaning school choice, teacher raises, and property tax cuts could be on the ...
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Texas fight over ‘school choice’ begins with bill filing, hearing set
“This session, we are fully committed to passing universal, comprehensive school choice legislation, ensuring every Texas family has access to the educational opportunities they deserve ...