Texas Senate Poised for Heated Debate on Education Savings Accounts After Committee Approval Austin, TX — Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), a comprehensive piece of legislation addressing both school finance and the introduction of education savings accounts, has successfully navigated its initial legislative hurdle, securing passage from the Senate Education Committee on April 28th. This…
Texas School Voucher Bill Hits Senate Roadblock A controversial legislative effort to establish an education savings account (ESA) program in Texas faced significant hurdles this week, encountering stiff opposition and triggering extensive debate during a crucial hearing before the Senate Education Committee. House Bill 123, which proposes the creation of the ESA program, saw its…
Texas House Committee Sends Divisive School Voucher Bill to Floor A significant and highly contentious proposal to expand school choice options in Texas cleared a key legislative hurdle today, as the Texas House Public Education Committee voted to approve House Bill 123. The bill, which seeks to establish a broad school voucher-like program, advanced from…
