Texas, House Bill 3 and school voucher

Debate over school vouchers draws hundreds to Texas Capitol for public testimony
The Texas State Capitol was abuzz with activity Tuesday, as the House Education Committee held a highly attended hearing on school vouchers, drawing passionate testimony from educators, parents, and researchers.
Texas House Republicans get an earful from the opposition on proposed school voucher program
If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.
Texas House begins work on bill to use public money for private schooling
State lawmakers are poised to hear testimony Tuesday on the legislative session’s most politically charged issue, a bill that would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private school education.
Controversial education bill hits Texas House — What parents should know
Texas lawmakers debated a proposed school voucher program in a public hearing Tuesday as part of the 89th Texas Legislative Session. The hearing, held at the State Capitol, focused on House Bill 3, which would establish education savings accounts to allow families to use state funding for private or alternative schooling.
Texas House to unveil $1B school voucher bill
The Texas House is set to introduce a $1 billion school voucher bill at the State Capitol on Tuesday. The proposed legislation, known as House Bill 3, will be reviewed during a House Public Education Committee hearing.
Here's how Texas is trying to become the new Hollywood
The Texas film industry is fighting to get more movies, TV series, and commercials shot in the state. On Wednesday, Media for ...
Educators rally at Texas State Capitol
The largest teachers union in Texas took action on what it calls "Legislative Advocacy Day" on Monday. Teachers, retirees and ...
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Transgender staffer navigates Texas Capitol with guarded care amid growing hostilities
Despite attempts to deny her existence, Mo Jenkins is steadfast in her public service mission to make life better for others.
Debate over school choice in Texas centers around low-income students and those with disabilities
For the first time this session, a Texas House Committee discussed a bill that would spend $1 billion in taxpayer money to send students to private school.
KVUE gets exclusive look at grounds of the Capitol Complex Phase 2 project
Construction continues on Phase II of the Texas Capitol Complex project, which costs around $500 million. It will house state employees from different public safety agencies. On Wednesday, KVUE got an ...
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This Week in Texas at the Capitol: Speaker Burrows, key senators, and first-term lawmaker speak out
This Week in Texas. ABC13 talks to Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows and breaks down the session's key issues with state senators.
El Paso ice cream shop opens new location in Texas State Capitol
An El Paso-based ice cream shop has opened its newest location in the Texas State Capitol. Gozo’s Ice Cream’s is now ...
Austin police chief testifies against bill to expand Texas DPS enforcement downtown
House Bill 470 would extend the boundaries of the Capitol Complex south to Lady Bird Lake, between Colorado and Brazos ...