The Republican-priority bill allowing for taxpayer money to pay for private schools is on the cusp of passing after a Texas House panel on Thursday voted the bill out of committee. The updated proposal that moves to the full House for consideration would prioritize students transitioning from public to private school but prohibit undocumented children from receiving an education savings

The Texas House Committee on Public Education on Thursday passed a school choice bill for the first time in state history. The committee, chaired by state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Killeen, passed SB 2, filed by state Sen.

The Texas House Public Education Committee passed school choice and school funding bills during a meeting Thursday. The meeting was originally scheduled for Tuesday, but Chairman Brad Buckley delayed the meeting so lawmakers could consider proposed changes.