Texas school voucher bill heads to Senate floor | FOX 7 Austin
6 hours ago · Senate Bill 2 became an emergency item following Gov. Greg Abbott's State of the State address Sunday. Gov. Abbott gives State of the State Address.
Texas Senate expected to vote on school choice bill Wednesday
1 day ago · Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, leader of the Senate, said senators will vote Wednesday on Senate Bill 2, which would create a $1 billion voucher-style fund for education savings accounts. Most families ...
Texas House Democrats push back against Senate Bill 2, school …
1 day ago · Texas House Democrats are issuing a call for action on Senate Bill 2. SB 2 is the latest attempt to bring school choice to Texas. It’s expected to clear the GOP-controlled state Senate this week.
The Texas State Senate – Press Items: Senator Paul Bettencourt
Jan 28, 2025 · Austin, Texas – Today, Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) proudly joins Chairman Brandon Creighton, author of SB2 and fellow Republican members of the Senate Education Committee in supporting Senate Bill 2, the Texas Education Freedom Act, marking a historic step forward in providing universal school choice to all Texas families. "An old saying …
Texas Senate proposes extensive school voucher-like program …
Jan 24, 2025 · Senate Republicans unveiled their proposal for a school voucher-like program Friday with the filing of Senate Bill 2.The bill would create education savings accounts, or ESAs, that allow families to use $10,000 of state funds per student toward private school tuition and other approved education expenses.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the establishment of an education savings account program. ... and (2)AAachieve a general diffusion of knowledge. SECTIONA2.AAChapter 29, Education Code, is amended by adding Subchapter J to read as follows: SUBCHAPTER J. EDUCATION SAVINGS ACCOUNT PROGRAM Sec.A29.351.AADEFINITIONS. In this …
Governor Abbott Signs Largest Property Tax Cut In Texas History
Aug 9, 2023 · Senate Bill 2 (Bettencourt/Meyer) provides property tax relief through tax rate compression, an increase in the homestead exemption, and a pilot project limiting the growth in appraised values. For tax year 2023, this will save the …
Texas lawmakers file bills ahead of 2025 legislative session | The ...
Nov 12, 2024 · Dan Patrick announced last week that his top policy priority will be Senate Bill 2, which is expected to propose a program that lets families use tax dollars to pay for their children’s private...
Your property tax relief questions answered: How much, when you …
Jul 17, 2023 · AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House passed Senate Bill 2 on July 13, advancing the property tax relief bill to Gov. Greg Abbott for his approval. KXAN received several questions about the bill...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 2 ...
Oct 13, 2023 · The Senate’s passage of SB 2 today will drive more dollars toward teacher pay and elevates the teaching profession in Texas with a robust compensation framework that rewards teachers for their work.
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