Opponents to school choice in Texas focus on potential long-term costs to taxpayers
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has led the charge for the education savings accounts, says school choice will pass in the House this ...
‘It sends chills down my spine.’ Why some North TX Republicans are against school vouchers
Hollie Plemons took her seat before a panel of lawmakers in Austin to make her conservative case against school vouchers.
Legislators from Oak Ridge weigh in on Medicaid, vouchers, immigration and toxic products
Lt. Gov. Randy McNally pointed out he reprents not only Oak Ridge, but part of Knox County where there are failing schools.
‘It’s disappointing’: North Texas food banks lose $2 million in federal funding cuts
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut funding for two federal programs that provided food banks and schools with ...
Greg Abbott cites debunked claim that public schools catered to ‘furries’ in latest voucher push
The governor's remarks seemed to call back unfounded rumors that public schools across the country were catering to students ...
Texas House debates school voucher bill late into the night — Here’s what happened
A Texas House committee's public hearing on a controversial school voucher bill continued into the early morning hours ...
Refugees in Austin, across Texas, still struggling amid mysterious pause in federal funding
Refugees in Austin and across Texas are struggling to make ends meet as service providers shutter due to continued lack of ...
Will $1 billion for school vouchers be enough? Not in Texas, budget experts say
The $1 billion first year cost could grow to more than $8 billion over the two-year period up in 2029 as more and more ...
Dozens of Texans speak about school voucher bill at committee meeting in Texas legislative session
President Trump is vowing to “lead the charge” to unseat Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), who has said he will not ...
Gov. Greg Abbott leading hustle to shimmy vouchers into Texas education
Texans have repeatedly made it clear they do not support school vouchers, but Gov. Greg Abbott is relentless in his pursuit.
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How Voucher Vendors Could Make Millions from ‘School Choice’ in Texas
The Legislature’s current proposals put a handful of private contractors in the driver’s seat. Other states have already seen ...
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Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
During a hearing Tuesday, lawmakers sparred over whether wealthier Texans should be allowed to participate in the Texas House's proposed school voucher program. Credit: Laura Skelding for The ...