US EditionIn historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
- The Texas House gave initial approval to Senate Bill 2, a bill establishing a school voucher program.
- Republican leaders in Texas, including Governor Abbott, have made education savings accounts a priority.
- The House voted 85-63 to pass the bill, which could provide up to $10,000 per student.
- Mark Jones stated that only a small share will access ESAs starting in the 2026-2027 school year.
- If it becomes law, SB 2 would create the first program of its kind in Texas, but effects are uncertain.
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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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