Cost of Texas Senate’s ‘school choice’ plan would quadruple in 4 years, estimate says
Budget estimates released Tuesday showed the cost of the Texas Senate’s “school choice” bill would nearly quadruple in four years. The analysis from the Legislative Budget Board came shortly before GOP lawmakers gave the proposal – Senate Bill 2 – a cozy reception in the Senate’s Education K-16 Committee.
Texas Senate holds public hearing on school vouchers
The Senate education committee will hear public testimony on Senate Bill 2, which would establish education savings accounts.
Texas Senate committee quickly ushers school voucher bill, full chamber consideration next
After hours of testimony Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Education advanced Senate Bill 2, a school voucher bill, setting it up for a floor vote.
Texas Senate committee approves ‘school choice’ bill on party-line vote
Legislation advances after a budget analysis estimates the cost of the voucher-style program will nearly quadruple in 4 years.
Texas senators clear path for vote on voucher-like education plan
Under the Texas Constitution, the House and Senate cannot pass legislation during the first 60 days of a regular session, except for bills related to the governor's emergency items.
Texas school voucher plan advances after vote
The Texas Senate Committee on K-16 Education advanced the bill, which would give families money for private schooling using public tax dollars.
El Paso County to 'remain steadfast' in fight against Texas SB 4 immigration law
El Paso county attorney says the fight continues over controversial Texas SB 4 "show me your papers" state immigration law.
Senate Democrats Squash GOP-Led ICC Sanctions Bill
The Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act would have inflicted visa bans and financial restrictions on ICC-affiliated ...
'Clear Horizons' pollution reduction bill passes out of committee
A proposal to set pollution reduction targets to meet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 narrowly secured approval from the Senate Conservation Committee in a 5 ...