Texas House draws crowds

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
Texas House draws crowds as work begins on bill using public money for private school
The Texas Legislature’s biggest political fight drew hundreds of people to the Capitol complex Tuesday to have their voices heard on a proposal to allow taxpayer dollars to be spent on private school education.
Controversial education bill hits Texas House — What parents should know
The Texas House will debate House Bill 3, which includes a school choice program. The bill proposes $1 billion for education savings accounts. Low-income and special education students will be prioritized. Opponents argue the plan could reduce public school funding.
Texas House Republicans get an earful from the opposition on proposed school voucher program
The Texas House heard testimony on its version of an Education Savings Account bill Tuesday. If passed, the legislation would create a voucher-like program where parents could use state tax dollars towards sending their kids to private schools.
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.
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.
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Doggett, Casar speak at rally at Texas State Capitol Saturday
AUSTIN (KXAN) — People gathered at the Texas State Capitol on Saturday morning to speak out against the Trump administration and Elon Musk and to support working families. Austin congressmen Rep ...
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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.
With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
The Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the ...
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 ...
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Kyle Rittenhouse testifies at Texas Capitol in support of anti-red flag bill
Kyle Rittenhouse is speaking out in support of a proposed anti-red flag law bill. Rittenhouse testified during a public ...
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RGISC pushes for equitable water infrastructure reforms at Texas Capitol
RGISC and partners urged Texas lawmakers to reform the State Revolving Fund for fair water infrastructure investments.