A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school ...

Senate Bill 2 would devote public money to defray the cost of private education. Early plans would set aside $1 billion.

Texas families could use tax dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition under a bill that received preliminary ...

The veteran president of the Texas Senate and the new speaker of the House did not start out on the same page.

Restrict bad books, help with deportations, infuse religion in schools and provide property tax relief – these are among the ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced his Senate priorities for the 89th legislative session. Of his 40 priority bills, the 25 he ...

AUSTIN, Texas - The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol. Lt.

A free public education for all citizens is a standard by which we are identified. I am a recipient of a free public ...

When Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he wants to provide half ... A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has previously said there is not enough support from lawmakers to pass a bill allowing casinos in Texas.

AUSTIN, Texas — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Wednesday unveiled a sweeping list of his top 25 legislative priorities, including proposals to cut property taxes, shore up the state’s electric grid ...