What are school vouchers in Texas? What to know about Senate Bill 2
The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed school voucher program.
Texas Senate passes bill creating $1 billion school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
School vouchers bill passes the Senate; Representative Curry thinks it will pass the House
The school vouchers bill has passed the Senate, and Representative Curry expresses confidence that it will gain approval in the House.
Texas school voucher bill arrives in House, speaker says proposal has enough support
Top Republicans praised the Texas Senate's passage of "school choice" legislation as the proposal advances to the House where it was defeated in 2023.
Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate
Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.
WATCH: State Rep. Jay Dean speaks on school voucher Senate Bill 2
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Texas Senate passes school voucher bill: 'Largest launch in American history'
By print deadline Wednesday, the Texas Senate was poised to pass a school voucher bill that would offer $10,000 to students for private school tuition
Texas school voucher bill heads to Senate floor
The Texas Senate is expected to approve a school voucher bill today. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund private school education. The money would be administered through savings accounts.
Texas Senate passes Republican-backed bill to create school voucher program
Gov. Greg Abbott poured nearly $9 million into primary challenges to oust GOP House members who opposed vouchers last session.
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 Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
Lawmakers approved a number of amendments to Senate Bill 2. "The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,
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Texas Senate passes school voucher bill to create education savings accounts, bill heads to House floor next
Texas State Senator from San Antonio told KSAT the Education Savings Account Program does not benefit low-income families.
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Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over Senate Bill 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so lawmakers could ...