Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3,

A majority of Texas House members have signed on as co-authors of a school voucher bill — a move that hints the Legislature could pass such a proposal

The approach echoes President Donald Trump's rhetoric and underscores the stakes for Abbott after months of pressuring lawmakers to pass the priority measure.

The proposed law, which now awaits Gov. Brad Little’s signature, would direct $50 million to students who do not attend public schools.

Public school advocates oppose any plan resembling school vouchers saying such programs drain resources from the campuses that educate more than 5 million children in Texas. Supporters of ESAs say families should get state funding for the educational settings that best fit their needs.

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

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has made enacting a "school choice" plan his top priority for 2025. But an Austin Democrat is pushing back.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has the votes in the state Legislature to pass a school voucher bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill earlier this month.

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.