Texas House leaders are looking to build upon the momentum of the more conservative Senate, where a voucher bill sailed through last month. Under that measure, up to 100,000 students would be awarded $10,000 in vouchers toward private school tuition, homeschooling costs and other services like therapy.

Families such as the Piñóns, who are trying to educate children with disabilities, occupy a central yet complex position in the debate over education

"There do not exist any noteworthy ethnic/racial differences in support for universal ESA legislation benefiting all parents," the study states. "However, Black Texans (61%) are significantly more likely than both Latino (44%) and white (42%) Texans to support ESA legislation which would restrict ESA access to low-income parents."

The Texas House Committee on Public Education is considering a bill this week that would increase funding for public schools.

School choice may soon pass it's final hurdle in the Texas House of Representatives. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories, weather,

A private school voucher program, Gov. Greg Abbott's top priority of this year's legislative session, is inching closer to passage, but opponents haven't given up the fight. Why it matters: Public school advocates warn that vouchers could harm public schools,