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Texas Passes Universal School Choice Legislation** In a momentous win for parents and education reform advocates, the Texas House has passed Senate ...

A Republican lawmaker says he is disappointed with outcome on school choice, even after voting to approve the bill. He tells his constituents the "consequences were dire" if he did not vote yes on the ...

A pair of bills that would increase the penalties for making false reports that lead to an emergency response are currently ...

The Texas Senate has passed a ban on consumable THC products, and the bill is now being considered by the House. Some lawmakers say the booming business has caused health problems and allowed sales to ...

Just a day after the Texas House of Representatives passed its historic school voucher-like legislation, allocating taxpayer ...

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The Texas House approves a $337 billion budget with billions for teacher pay, border security, and property tax cuts. Changes ...

A group of anti-abortion Republicans temporarily derailed business on the Texas House floor in an attempt to block a ...

The Texas House has approved a $1 billion school voucher program. It’s the latest victory for a school choice movement that’s ...

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a ...