Jan 23, 2025 · School vouchers, often referred to as “school choice” programs, use public funds to help families pay for their children’s private education. Supporters say families should receive state...

5 days ago · Governor Greg Abbott tonight announced school choice as an emergency item for the 89th Legislative Session during his State of the State address in Austin. Read the Governor’s school ... Office of the Texas Governor. P.O. Box 12428 Austin Texas 78711 (512) 463-2000. Employment; Where the Money Goes; Site Policies; TRAIL Search; Accessibility ...

2 days ago · School choice, vouchers and the future of Texas education Updated: Jan. 28, 2025 SB 2 advanced in a 19-12 vote over Democratic opposition and now goes to the Texas House.

2 days ago · “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 100,000 students. Sen. Creighton has done an outstanding job authoring and carrying this bill. “This is the sixth time the Texas Senate has passed school choice, with every previous bill ...

1 day ago · "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 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in ...

1 day ago · The swift passage of SB 2 by a 19-12 vote comes after Abbott on Sunday identified the "school choice" proposal as an emergency item. All Democratic senators and one Republican, Sen. Robert Nichols ...

Nov 6, 2024 · After a wave of Texas Republicans dominated the ballot box on Election Day, Gov. Greg Abbott expressed confidence Wednesday that he now has enough votes in the Texas House to pass a school...

1 day ago · Texas Senate approves ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote One Republican voted against Senate Bill 2, which would create a voucher-style program using public money for private schools.

Jan 23, 2025 · An August poll by the University of Texas Politics Project found that 52% of voters support creating a voucher, education savings account or other school choice program in Texas.

Oct 24, 2023 · Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging the state Legislature to pass a major new education bill that would provide tax dollars for families who leave public schools for private schooling across his state, which is home to some of the country's largest school districts.