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Texas Senate passes historic school voucher bill, sends to Gov. Abbott's desk

Texas Senators, guided by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, voted to approve the Texas House-changed school voucher bill, teeing it up for what will likely be Gov. Greg Abbott's immediate signing of his number one legislative priority.

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Texas 'school choice' clears final hurdle. Voucher program heads to Gov. Abbott's desk.

The $1 billion proposal, which proponents call school choice, would give students roughly $10,500 in taxpayer money for private school tuition.

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A day through the eyes of Texas lawmakers of the historic vote for controversial school choice bill

CBS News Texas followed various lawmakers throughout the day of the vote for SB2, including nearly 11 hours of debate over the bill.

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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program after hours-long debate

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Texas House gave initial approval ... Wednesday's debate over SB 2 covered many of the talking points for and against vouchers echoed throughout the legislative session.

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Texas may officially recognize Gulf of America change after Senate gives first OK

Senate Bill 1717 would require the name of Gulf of Mexico to be changed in every official reference made by a state agency, ...

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Property tax cut for seniors passes Texas Senate

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — A plan to cut property taxes for senior citizens and disabled Texans is moving forward at the State ...

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Texas Senate could give final approval this week to bill giving students taxpayer money to attend private school

Last week, the Texas House also passed a school funding bill, which, when paired with other measures, will infuse $9 billion in new money for public schools. Both Senators Hagenbuch and West praise ...

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