Texas Senate gives initial approval to ‘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.
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 in 2027.
Texas Senate passes bill providing school choice, vouchers in the state
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 2, a bill which will allow school choice and vouchers in the state. The bill’s passage was confirmed by Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick on X.
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 to allocate $1 billion in tax dollars for private school tuition
The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities Wednesday: school choice. The vote came along party lines, 20-11. It came after hours of debate that began after 12:30 p.
Watch: Texas Senate debating creation of school voucher program
Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.
Texas Senate begins debate on school choice. Here’s what to know, how to watch
School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature.
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 ...
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlines sweeping conservative agenda with list of top 25 legislative priorities
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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 ...
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.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick unveils legislative priorities for 2025
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday announced his top 25 priority Senate bills for the 2025 legislative session that ...
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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick lists Senate priority bills for the 2025 legislative session
Dan Patrick released a list of bills that he ... the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Senate Bill 18 calls for stopping “Drag Time Story Hour.” Senate Bill 22 would ...
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Texas governor OK with legal sports betting, but his words may not matter
The highest ranking politician in Texas says he's on board with legal online wagering. But he doesn't have the power to call ...