TheTexas House Committee on Public Education “moved universal school choice one step closer to reaching my desk,” Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said. “I look forward to its swift passage in the Texas

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

Gov. Abbott has led the charge to pass the bill after previous efforts failed in the House, including successfully campaigning last year to replace House Republicans who opposed the measure.