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Texas Senate approves ‘school choice’ bill on largely party-line vote
Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.
Texas Senate passes bill to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
"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 a statement Wednesday night.
Texas Senate debates controversial school choice bill
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick warned lawmakers at the state capitol on Wednesday that the debate over school choice could last well into the night.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
AUSTIN – The Texas Senate is expected to approve a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would let families use taxpayer dollars for private school education – the first major step for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority.
Texas Senate passes bill creating school voucher-like program
After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.
Texas school choice debate begins in Senate
School choice legislation hit the floor of the Texas Senate on Wednesday. SB 2 would create what is called an Education Savings Account.
From drag queens to school vouchers, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lays out Texas Senate priorities
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 Texas Senate priority bills, outlining several hot-topic issues he says ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Texas Senate will pass bill providing tax dollars for students to attend private school
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school ...
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities
Restrict THC, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the ...
Texas legislative detente? Here's why Dan Patrick, Dustin Burrows say they'll work together
The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.
What are Dan Patrick’s 25 top legislative priorities? A Texas version of 'DOGE,' THC ban and more
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick priorities range from bipartisan issues to GOP talking points, like “educating Texas students on the ...
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Texas Senate passes $1B education savings account proposal
About three weeks into the 89th legislative session, Texas senators sent their first bill to the House. Senate Bill 2 proposes spending $1 billion annually for education savings accounts, which famili ...