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 ...
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Texas Senate passes SB2, would allow parents to use tax funds for private schools
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.
Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax ...
OPINION: Key Texas Senate committees amplify priorities in El Paso, West Texas
El Paso, serving on Texas Senate committees on business and commerce; health and human services; natural resources; rural ...
Texas Senate debates controversial school choice bill
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warned lawmakers at the state capitol on Wednesday that the debate over school choice could last ...
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Texas Senate, House unveil budget proposals, each just over $330 billion
The Texas Senate and House filed their respective versions of the 2026-2027 state budget on Wednesday. The two versions are just a few billion dollars apart. Significantly, both versions set aside ...
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Texas House, Senate propose new money for school choice, extra funding for public schools, & more property tax relief
AUSTIN – The Texas House and Senate released their proposed budgets for 2026 and 2027, and lawmakers told CBS News Texas they liked how similar the two chambers' spending plans are. "It's ...
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Senator Borris L. Miles: A Fierce Advocate for Texas Senate District 13
Texas State Senator Borris L. Miles is more than just a lawmaker—he’s a fighter, a protector, and a relentless voice for the nearly one million residents of Senate District 13 (SD13).