US EditionIn historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
- On April 17, the Texas House approved Senate Bill 2, which establishes a $1 billion fund to support education savings accounts for private and homeschooling expenses.
- The bill was approved by the House after multiple attempts and prolonged discussions, with lawmakers amending the Senate's version prior to final passage.
- The program allocates about $10,000 per student annually, 85% of average public school funding, prioritizing low-income students and those with disabilities.
- Governor Abbott called the vote an extraordinary win, while Rice Professor Mark Jones noted only a small share of Texans will access the program starting 2026-27.
- If enacted, the measure will create Texas’s first school voucher system, signaling a significant shift with uncertain public school funding and program impacts.
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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Friday recommended that the Senate, which he tightly controls, adopt the House’s voucher plan, forgoing a negotiation between the two chambers and clearing the way for the Legislature to finally approve school vouchers after years…
In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball
By Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune April 17, 2025 “In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas n…
How Bexar County-area lawmakers voted on school vouchers
After the Texas House passed school vouchers for the first time in history, here's how Bexar County area lawmakers defended their votes.School vouchers finally passed the Texas House. Here’s how Bexar County area lawmakers voted. was first posted on April 18, 2025 at 1:13 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of cop…
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