Both the House and Senate budget proposals currently allocate $1 billion for education savings accounts.
School Choice
State Sen. Creighton Slams Anti-School Choice ‘Rhetoric’
Creighton, with help from other Republicans, attempted to correct the record on taxpayer-funded lobbying, per-pupil funding, and other topics related to school choice.
Texas Education Needs Reform, COVID-19 Policies Fueled Push for School Choice
I believe we need real reform, and those elected must stand up for it and against the tyranny that occurred during COVID-19.
Texas Must Deliver on School Freedom—No More Excuses
The people have spoken, and now state legislators must listen.
Texas Senate Passes School Choice Legislation, Sending it to the House
The Texas Senate passed the bill largely along party lines after fielding questions and several amendments to the measure.
Abbott Pushes for School Choice, Teacher Pay Raises, and Tax Relief in State of the State Address
Gov. Greg Abbott issued seven items for the legislature to begin addressing immediately.
Lt. Gov. Patrick Reveals His First 25 Priorities for the Senate
Patrick’s top 25 priorities include passing the biennial budget, school choice legislation, banning consumable THC, and addressing problems with the electrical grid.
School Choice Front and Center in First Senate Education Committee Hearing
State Sen. Brandon Creighton fielded questions about how families with students enrolled in co-ops, learning pods, and micro-schools would fit into the program.
New Poll Reveals Majority of Texans Want Education Savings Accounts
Polling shows 67 percent of Texans support ESA legislation that would benefit all parents, while 72 percent said they would support it for low-income parents.
Texas Senate Moves Swiftly on School Choice, Sets Committee Hearing
The measure, authored by State Sen. Brandon Creighton, would establish an education savings account program that most Texas students would be eligible for.