Gov. Greg Abbott issued seven items for the legislature to begin addressing immediately.
School Choice
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.
Texas House and Senate Budget Proposals Differ on Tax Relief, Education Funding
Although the two budget proposals are mostly at parity, including on school choice, they differ in how tax relief and broader education funding are allocated.
US Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Legislation Promoting School Choice
The legislation would help more K-12 students pay for education and expenses through 529 savings accounts.
Club for Growth President Promises To Hold Lawmakers Accountable on School Choice
The conservative organization spent nearly $9 million in 14 Republican primaries and runoffs last year.
School Choice Proponent, Opponent Debate Whether Educational Freedom Helps Texans
Education activist Hollie Plemons debated Texas Home School Coalition’s Director of Public Policy Jeremy Newman at a Tarrant County GOP meeting.
School Choice Plans Gain Energy in 2025
Lt. Gov Dan Patrick says the Republican-majority Legislature is poised to pass school choice in 2025.