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Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill
Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3,
East Texas Rep says school choice will pass in State House
School choice may soon pass it's final hurdle in the Texas House of Representatives. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories, weather,
Gov. Greg Abbott Champions Universal School Choice Bill Amidst Division in Texas
Texas Governor Abbott backs a bill for universal school choice, creating a divide over its impact on education.
Gov. Abbott declares victory, says he finally has the votes to make school choice a reality in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday declared victory in his bid to make school choice a reality in the state.
Thin majority of Texas House signs on to support voucher bill
The 75 co-sponsors plus the bill’s author would provide enough votes to pass Gov. Abbott’s top priority measure in the 150-seat House.
Will the Texas House pass a school voucher bill? Here's why Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating
A majority of Texas House members have signed on as co-authors of a school voucher bill — a move that hints the Legislature could pass such a proposal
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Texas ‘not for freedom’: House bill could ban gender-affirming care for transgender adults
Texas House Bill 3399 would ban medical providers from prescribing certain medications and performing certain medical ...
Bill to raise teacher pay passes Texas senate; El Paso reps and union leaders react
Texas Senate Bill 26, which aims to increase teacher salaries across the state, has passed the Senate and is now headed to ...
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Texas leaders defend head of state water board after lawmaker’s DEI questioning brings her to tears
L'Oreal Stepney was brought to tears Thursday during a tense exchange with Rep. Brian Harrison (R, Midlothian) over DEI considerations in the board’s hiring practices.
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Under Texas House bill, value of education savings accounts would be tied to public school funding
The Texas House of Representatives' Committee on Public Education holds a hearing on Aug. 12, 2024, at the Texas State Capitol in Austin. The Texas House's priority proposal that would let ...
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Texas House creates its own ‘DOGE’ to ‘reduce the size and scope of government’
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (Federal DOGE) continues to make headlines, the Texas House of Representatives created its own Delivery of Government ...
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Texas DOGE Committee Has Great Potential, Faces Procedural Hurdles
One of the highlights of last week’s Texas House of Representatives assignments was the establishment of a DOGE-like ...
Texas House rolls out its plan to reduce property taxes for homeowners, businesses
Bills filed in the Texas House propose to cut property taxes by sending billions of dollars to school districts and providing ...