A proposal to create a school voucher-like plan for Texas was advanced by the Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday night, giving voucher supporters like Gov. Greg Abbott their first major win of the legislative session.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the first 25 of 40 Texas Senate priority bills, outlining several hot-topic issues he says will bolster Trump's agenda.

Senate Bill 2, authored by Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), would create an "Education Savings Account" (ESA) program that would allow Texas families to use public tax dollars to help pay for private education.

A wave of flu cases is forcing several North Texas school districts to close campuses. Comanche ISD and Morgan ISD have shut down, and Godley ISD reported 650 out of 3,000 students out sick this week. With pharmacies running out of Tamiflu, how bad could this flu season get?

School choice is one step closer to becoming a reality in the State of Texas despite public school officials’ disapproval. The Texas Senate Education Committee is allowing the school voucher legislation to go up for a floor vote in the coming days.

The Texas Senate Education Committee advanced a controversial school voucher bill, SB-2, for a full Senate vote.

Texas lawmakers debate a bill that would let families use public funds for private and home schools, raising concerns over equity and legality.

The Texas Senate revealed a bill on Friday to create an education savings accounts program, a top priority for Gov.

Senate Bill 2 would set aside $1 billion in taxpayer money to give some parents $10,000 vouchers to spend at private schools.

After successful campaigns for House allies, the governor is in a position to set an ambitious course for the legislative session.

A Texas Senate Committee has approved a school choice bill, allowing families to use tax dollars for private school education