Texas House Approves Biennial Budget, Sends Controversial School Choice Provision to Senate Late on May 28, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives concluded a protracted and often contentious floor session by approving the state’s biennial budget bill, officially designated as House Bill 1. The passage of this cornerstone piece of legislation, which outlines state spending…
Texas Senate Committee Advances Controversial School Choice Bill Austin, TX — The Texas Senate Education Committee on March 27 took a significant step in the ongoing statewide debate over school choice, voting 8-3 to advance Senate Bill 22. This proposed legislation, if enacted, would establish state-funded education savings accounts (ESAs), allowing families to use public…
Texas Senate Committee Engages in Extensive Debate on Landmark School Funding Bill, S.B. 22 AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Senate Education Committee convened on Tuesday for an extensive and often pointed hearing, receiving testimony from a broad spectrum of stakeholders regarding Senate Bill 22. This comprehensive legislative proposal aims to fundamentally reshape the state’s approach…
