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 Texas ...

State Rep. Brad Buckley answers questions from Democrats regarding an amendment for Senate Bill 2 in the House Chamber in Austin on April 16, 2025. Credit: Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune In ...

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DALLAS — Watch the full debate and possible Texas House vote on school vouchers on WFAA+ Wednesday, starting around 10 a.m. Don't have WFAA+? Here's how to download and install it on your TV. This ...

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year ...

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding. Audio recording is ...

FILE - The Texas Capitol is viewed from its south side on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck, File) (Harry Cabluck, AP2005) AUSTIN, Texas – Update: The meeting is no ...

If private-school vouchers seem like a scam designed to divert public funds to unaccountable private interests, well, that’s ...

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The Texas House gave initial approval early Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, crossing a historic milestone and bringing Gov. Greg Abbott ’s top ...