Texas, House Bill and school choice

“Texas Two-Step”: A look at House Bills 2 and 3 for funding of school choice initiatives
School choice has already passed in the Senate, but now two bills that go hand in hand with school choice have been filed in the House on February 20th.
In Texas, inflation-adjusted state, local public school funding lower than 2011 | Analysis
As Gov. Abbott spars with lawmakers over school vouchers and both Republicans and Democrats push for more school funding, here's what the data shows.
Brazos Valley school leaders voice concerns over Texas bills on funding, school choice
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - A new bill introduced in the Texas House could impact the state’s education system, bringing both expanded school choice options and concerns about public school funding.
Texas House unveils school voucher, $8B school finance bills: 'One size does not fit all'
Texas House lawmakers filed a sweep of education-related legislation Thursday including a school voucher proposal and a funding bill that would invest $8 billion in public education. The bills are the House’s answer to the Texas Senate’s swift action early this session to advance education legislation,
Overhaul of schools’ STAAR test proposed by Texas House bill
The bill would require the state to reduce the test’s length, prioritize post-secondary preparation and launch a revamped version by 2026.
Texas lawmakers look to pass school vouchers, boost school funding
Education is a major focus of the Texas Legislature this year, from teacher pay and training to tuition support for private education and homeschooling. Why it matters: Republican lawmakers' approach to education could harm public schools even as the legislators look to direct more money toward classrooms.

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Lawmakers push to address EMS challenges in small Texas counties
Lawmakers in Texas have introduced two bills they hope will provide critical funding for rural emergency medical services. If ...
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Historic $5 Billion Texas Bill Proposes Major Teacher Salary Increase and Free Pre-K for Educators' Kids
Texas is advancing SB 26, a bill proposing significant teacher salary raises and free pre-K for educators' children, aiming ...
McClain and the Texas Southern Tigers host conference foe Mississippi Valley State
The Texas Southern Tigers will host conference foe Mississippi Valley State. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.
NYSE coming to Texas as Lone Star State continues to attract businesses
Texas has in recent years become a major attractor of companies looking to relocate – and soon it will also become home to ...
Texas A&M's Buzz Williams Delivers Major Praise to Mississippi State Head Coach
Texas A&M Aggies head coach Buzz Williams made it very clear in his most recent press conference that he has nothing but ...
Texas lawmakers consider abolishing state lottery after cheating allegations and lawsuit
Lawmakers in Austin are considering abolishing the state lottery due to cheating allegations and a new lawsuit.
Democrats split over Gov. Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse Texas for its border security efforts
The Democrats who serve in Congress oppose the request by Gov. Greg Abbott, while Democrats who serve in the Texas ...
Protestors push for change this Texas Legislative Session
Protesters called on lawmakers to consider ending the state-run border enforcement initiative Operation Lone Star.