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Republican Stan Lambert of Abilene won’t seek reelection to Texas House

Read full article: Republican Stan Lambert of Abilene won’t seek reelection to Texas House

Lambert overcame a brutal primary last year after drawing the wrath of two of the state’s most powerful GOP leaders.

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An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift

Read full article: An East Texas community grapples with school closures as education options shift

The schools were closed last week after years of declining enrollment. The school communities said increased choices were to blame.

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Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Read full article: Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.

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“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Read full article: “It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.

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Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

Read full article: Dan Patrick endorses Texas House’s voucher plan, clearing path to final approval

The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.

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See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

Read full article: See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Here’s how each representative voted.

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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

Read full article: In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

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Voucher vote updates: Texas House approves voucher proposal

Read full article: Voucher vote updates: Texas House approves voucher proposal

The Texas House also approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote.

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Private school voucher bill clears first test in Texas House

Read full article: Private school voucher bill clears first test in Texas House

The House Public Education Committee voted to advance a pair of priority bills to create education savings accounts and to raise how much state money public school districts receive.

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Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Read full article: Texas’ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination

Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.

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Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?

Read full article: Debate on House’s school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?

The hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of Texans waited overnight to testify.

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Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.

Read full article: Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all students. Those goals might be at odds.

Neither of the Legislature’s voucher bills require private schools to accept certain students, which some warn could block the neediest children from access.

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Thin majority of Texas House signs on to support voucher bill

Read full article: 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.

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“We’re in competition”: An East Texas school district faces hard choices as education options grow

Read full article: “We’re in competition”: An East Texas school district faces hard choices as education options grow

The Lufkin school district says it must do a better job of promoting itself amid growing competition from charter schools and homeschooling.

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National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill

Read full article: National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill

Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of inevitability.

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Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

Read full article: Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.

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Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

Read full article: Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

The governor’s list of priority items includes issues important to social conservatives and to business advocates.

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Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief

Read full article: Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief

The governor’s speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.

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What is School Choice in Texas? KSAT Explains

Read full article: What is School Choice in Texas? KSAT Explains

Texas has had public school choice for decades, and the number of options is exploding. But some lawmakers are still trying to create private school choice options, while others are pushing against it.

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