It is expected that Abbott will declare the school voucher bill — his top legislative priority ... 1 billion plan that we are talking about now would be anything more than a cartoon,” said Sen.

Under the Texas Constitution, the House and Senate cannot pass legislation during the first 60 days of a regular session, except for bills related to the governor’s emergency items.

Legislation advances after a budget analysis estimates the cost of the voucher-style program will nearly quadruple in 4 years.

Budget estimates released Tuesday showed the cost of the Texas Senate's " school choice" bill would nearly quadruple in four ...

Budget estimates released Tuesday showed the cost of the Texas Senate’s “school choice” bill would nearly quadruple in four ...

Since his reelection campaign in 2022, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has been foiled in perhaps his biggest priority as the state’s ...