Texas Senate Debate On School Voucher Bill Could Stretch Into Morning
The Texas Senate began debate on Senate Bill 2 on Wednesday, with discussions expected to last until around 4 a.m., advancing—or potentially halting—Gov. Greg...
Gov. Abbott Doubles Down on School Vouchers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott doubled down on his push for a universal school choice voucher program on Monday, stating that he would not accept...
“Education, Not Indoctrination,” Gov. Abbott Delivers 2025 State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, outlining his priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature. Abbott emphasized Texas'...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Unveils Top 25 Priority Bills For Texas Legislative Session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session, emphasizing an ambitious...
Texas Senate Advances Voucher Bill Amid Cost Concerns
A Texas Senate committee has advanced a school voucher-style bill that would allow families to use public funds for private education, despite concerns over...
Hegar Highlights Priorities For Texas’ $194.6 Billion Budget
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has projected that the state will have $194.6 billion available for the 2026-27 biennium, including a $23.76 billion surplus. In...
Will School Choice Dominate Governor Abbott’s State Of State Address?
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that his 2025 State of the State address will take place on Sunday, February 2, at 5:00 PM CT....
Abbott’s Voucher Push Gains Momentum: $10,000 ESA Proposal In Senate
The Texas Senate unveiled a major proposal on Friday to create an education savings accounts (ESA) program, marking a significant effort to prioritize school...
House Adopts New Rules With Republican Chairs, Dem Vice Chairs
The Texas House on Thursday voted 116-23 to adopt new rules that will see all committees chaired by Republicans with Democratic vice chairs. The...
Abbott’s Voucher Push: $1 Billion For Education Savings Accounts
Governor Greg Abbott’s relentless push for school vouchers has led to a significant increase in funding for education savings accounts. The proposed budget has...