Texas, Senate and school voucher

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 in 2027.
Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next
After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it up for a floor vote.
Texas school voucher bill advances from committee
Late Tuesday night the Texas Education Committee voted to advance State Bill 2 with a 9-2 Republican majority pushing the bill forward despite facing opposition on both sides of the political aisle.
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,
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.
Texas senators fast-track school voucher bill for full vote
The Senate could vote on the proposal as soon as next week. Democrats on Tuesday criticized the bill saying it fails to prioritize the state’s neediest children.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Texas Senate set to approve bill for thousands of students to attend private schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says the Texas Senate will approve a bill next Wednesday to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer money for thousands of students to attend private schools. The bill, SB 2, has already passed the Senate Education K-16 Committee.
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Texas Lt. Gov. announces top 40 senate bills for legislative session
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Texas' public education bills: The good, the bad and the ugly
Conservative state lawmakers have filed hundreds of bills targeting the school finance system, LGBTQ+ students, undocumented immigrant children, and more.
Buffalo Bills Re-Sign Former Texas Longhorns QB
The Buffalo Bills are solidifying their quarterback depth behind Josh Allen as the 2025 offseason gets underway, and are ...
Several bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more Texas families opt out of immunizations
Emboldened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination and disdain for pandemic-era mandates, skeptics are pushing for bills to make ...
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Proposed Texas Senate Bills Have Potential Negative Impacts on Wind and Solar
Renewable energy developers should be aware of the proposed legislation in Texas that, if passed, will significantly impact existing wind and ...
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Texas Rep. Chip Roy Intros Bill Designating Mexican Drug Cartels As Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed 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 ...