Texas private schools have no required state exams. Will they be held accountable under a voucher plan?
Texas lawmakers are considering allocating $1 billion to education savings accounts, or a type of voucher system, that would allow taxpayer dollars to go to private school tuition. Senate Bill 2, ...
Hundreds protest school choice as Texas Legislature pushes proposals for Education Savings Account programs
In addition to its school choice proposal, the Texas House has also filed a funding bill that would invest billions in public ...
Hundreds protest school choice as Texas House and Senate push forward different proposals for Education Savings Account programs
In addition to its school choice proposal, the Texas House has also filed a funding bill that would invest billions in public ...
Austin 'Save Texas Schools' rally draws crowds against vouchers
Days after the Texas House unveiled its version of a school choice program, public school advocates gathered near the Capitol in Austin to send a clear signal to Texas lawmakers that they oppose using ...
State lawmaker who voted against vouchers seeks East Texas families' input on new school choice bills
State Rep. Jay Dean issued a statement Friday night asking for East Texans for their thoughts on both HB 2 and HB 3.
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Texas House wants to give public schools $220 more per student
House filed legislation Thursday that would increase the amount of funding public schools receive per student by $220, a ...