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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.

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 17h

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.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 1d

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.

Houston pays tribute to late US Rep. Sylvester Turner

Chron on MSN · 5d

Houston's longtime mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Texas Capitol

On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives approved a resolution granting the late Texas Congressman Sylvester Turner permission to lie in state.

Las Vegas Sun · 21h

The late US Rep. Sylvester Turner is honored by mourners as he lies in state

Mourners are gathering to honor the late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas as he lies in state at Houston's city hall

Seattle Times · 1d

The late US Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas to lie in state in Houston

U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas, who died this month just weeks into first term in Congress, was scheduled to lie in state at Houston City Hall on Tuesday in the first of several public events honoring the former Democratic lawmaker and mayor.

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.

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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 ...

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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.

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Capitol Context: How much money does the Texas Lottery send to schools?

With a pair of Texas Lottery jackpots under investigation by the Texas Rangers and with the Lottery Commission’s future up ...

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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 ...

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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