Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.
School choice, using public money for private education, is Gov. Greg. Abbott's top priority for the Texas Legislature.
Texas lawmakers should empower the governing boards of public universities and colleges to “charge their member schools with following Texas law in letter and spirit,” review general education ...
The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.
"The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a ...
SB 846, filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes would give unprecedented prosecutorial powers to the attorney general on issues of voter ...
Texas lawmakers aligned with state Attorney ... introduced the legislation as Senate Bill 846 on Jan. 17. Rep. Steve Toth, R-The Woodlands, filed companion legislation, House Bill 1004, in November.
Texas college students were already struggling without DEI programs. Then came another Trump term.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders state agencies to ban DEI initiatives, claiming they're divisive and unconstitutional.
College professor recounts a civil rights tour, and wonders how to share such topics with students without breaking the law.
The anti-DEI push is not new to Texas. In 2023, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 17, which eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion offices and initiatives in public higher education institutions.