Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday signed legislation authorizing a private school voucher program into law, marking the grand finale of an oftentimes ugly conflict that has largely defined Texas politics this decade.Senate Bill 2 will allow families to use public taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s education at an accredited private school or to pay for a wide range of school-related expenses, like textbooks, transportation or therapy. The program will be one of the largest school voucher initiatives in the nation. “When I ran for reelection in 2022, I promised school choice for the families of Texas. Today, we deliver on that promise,” said Abbott during the bill's signing before hundreds of applauding supporters gathered outside the Governor's Mansion.
How Greg Abbott took a flailing school voucher movement and turned it into a winning issue

Abbott tapped into a powerful national conservative movement and his own campaign war chest to turn turned legislative races into multimillion-dollar affairs.
House, Senate Close In on Property Tax Relief Agreement

The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief. The compromise includes $3 billion in required compression, $3 billion for a homestead exemption increase, and approximately $250 million for business property tax relief.
SpaceX workers in South Texas vote yes to create City of Starbase

BROWNSVILLE — Elon Musk’s wish to create his own city just came true. On Saturday, voters living around SpaceX’s rocket testing and launch facility in South Texas approved a measure to incorporate the area as a new city. Soon after polls closed at 7 p.m., Cameron County election officials confirmed that overwhelming support among early voters clinched the election in favor of creating the City of Starbase. Unofficial results later in the night showed the election was a landslide: 212 voted in favor; 6 opposed.
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The Texas House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program, crossing a historic milestone and bringing Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority closer than ever to reaching his desk.The lower chamber signed off on its voucher proposal, Senate Bill 2, on an 86-61 vote. Every present Democrat voted against the bill. They were joined by two Republicans — far short of the bipartisan coalitions that in previous legislative sessions consistently blocked proposals to let Texans use taxpayer money to pay for their children’s private schooling. “This is an extraordinary victory for the thousands of parents who have advocated for more choices when it comes to the education of their children,” Abbott said in a statement, vowing that he would “swiftly sign this bill into law” when it reached his desk.
The Texas House is set to vote on school vouchers and public school funding. Here’s what you need to know.

The vote will be the proposal’s biggest test yet and will show whether Gov. Greg Abbott has built enough support since a similar bill died in the lower chamber in 2023. The Texas House is expected to vote Wednesday on bills to create a $1 billion private school voucher program and give public schools more funding per student, setting up what could be a dramatic floor showdown over the two marquee education proposals of the session. The House vote is the voucher bill’s biggest hurdle, and it will mark the first official test of whether Gov. Greg Abbott and his allies have built enough support in the lower chamber since a coalition of House Democrats and rural Republicans sank the previous voucher proposal in 2023.

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Socorro ISD board approves plan to lay off about 300 employees

February 2005:00 AM

An estimated 300 teachers and staff in the Socorro Independent School District will lose their jobs at the end of the year after the school board on Wednesday approved a plan to cut $38 million from next year’s budget. view article

Texas Lottery could go away amid fraud allegations, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says

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AUSTIN, Texas - In an exclusive interview, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick sat down with FOX 7 Austin about the suspicion surrounding the Texas Lottery Commission. view article

Texas Education Agency Appoints South San Antonio ISD Board of Managers and New Superintendent

February 2005:00 AM

AUSTIN, Texas – February 19, 2025 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced the appointment of a seven-member Board of Managers and a new superintendent to lead and operate the South San Antonio Independent School District (ISD). view article

New Texas teacher pay bill proposes increasing certain salaries by as much as $10,000

February 2004:51 AM

The chair of the Texas Senate Education Committee has outlined his vision for boosting teacher salaries, with a focus on retaining experienced educators. view article

Texas measles cases rise as neighboring New Mexico faces outbreak. Here’s what you need to know

February 1908:50 AM

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles. view article

Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and raises based on experience and performance

February 1908:40 AM

The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth. view article

The Gathering Place Charter School to close after 2024-25 school year

February 1908:40 AM

The Gathering Place Charter School announced it will close at the end of the 2024-2025 school year after a decision by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to not renew its charter. view article

Texas AG probes schools after hidden-camera video show talk about transgender athletes

February 1908:40 AM

The attorney general’s office is asking Irving and Dallas ISD to turn over documents. view article

Property taxes, school vouchers and more: Join our Zoom event on the 2025 Texas legislative session

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Houston Chronicle Live is a virtual event series that peel back the curtains on our newsroom. Readers are invited to join us for VIP interviews, fascinating Q&As and on-the-record discussions on topical issues. view article

Texas infrastructure fares better than U.S. average but needs major investment: report

February 1908:38 AM

Texas must increase its investment in water, wastewater and transit systems infrastructure, the country's foremost society of civil engineers urged state lawmakers Tuesday when it announced Texas received a "C" grade on its 2025 report card. view article

Fort Worth moves to rezone Keller ISD properties amid uncertainty over district split

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Fort Worth City Council member Charles Lauersdorf learned his lesson on zoning laws last year. When a developer purchased land next to Keller ISD’s Basswood Elementary where a Studio 6 motel was nearly built — due to its zoning designation as “light industrial,” a category that allows hotels by right — Lauersdorf acknowledged his oversight. view article

La Pryor ISD superintendent placed on leave amid ongoing investigation

February 1908:35 AM

LA PRYOR, Texas - The superintendent of La Pryor Independent School District , Dr. William Arevalo, has been placed on leave pending an ongoing investigation. view article

Burrows Promises Trump: Texas House Will Pass School Choice

February 1908:32 AM

Both the House and Senate budget proposals currently allocate $1 billion for education savings accounts. view article

Texas official wants low-cost broadband requirements tied to federal dollars dropped

February 1908:30 AM

LUBBOCK — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recommended federal officials change requirements for billions of dollars in broadband funding, including eliminating the low-cost requirement. view article

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San Antonio ISD announced that the school will be open, and they are prepared for the winter chill this week view article

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Houston ISD to join lawsuit against social media companies over student mental health

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Houston ISD is set to join a nationwide lawsuit that argues several major social media companies fueled an “unprecedented mental health crisis” among young people — and should pay school districts for the fallout. view article

Rep. Tony Gonzales named chair of Hispanic Republican group on Capitol Hill

February 1908:30 AM

A Texan who represents the largest congressional district along the southern border is the new chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Conference, a group of Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. view article

Ex-student who impregnated teacher at 13, now an adult, wants her sexual assault charges dropped: ‘I started everything’

February 1908:30 AM

n alleged sexual assault victim — who reportedly was only 13 years old when he impregnated his teacher during an illicit relationship — has come forward to call for the child sex crimes charges against the New Jersey woman to be dropped, according to a report. view article

Union Pacific trains HISD officers after facing scrutiny following student’s railroad death

February 1908:30 AM

Students pass by a memorial that was created outside Milby High School for Sergio Rodriguez, 15, on Thursday December 12, 2024 in Houston, TX. Rodriguez was struck and killed by a train around 7:30 a.m. near campus on Monday December 9, 2024.Sharon Steinmann Around 100 Houston ISD police officers attended a rail safety measures training at HISD's High School for Law and Justice Friday, months after Milby High School student Sergio Rodriguez was struck and killed by a train. view article

Fort Worth ISD names finalist for superintendent amid school closing concerns

February 1908:29 AM

Dr. Karen Molinar, interim superintendent, is now the lone finalist for the permanent role as Fort Worth ISD faces challenges with school closures and improving test scores. view article

Second Northside ISD teacher placed on leave in ongoing TEA certification investigation

February 1908:28 AM

A second educator at Northside ISD has been placed on administrative leave as part of a TEA investigation. On Tuesday, Alin Edouard, a history teacher at Taft High School, was placed on administrative leave amid an ongoing investigation by the Texas Education Agency into hundreds of educators across the state who allegedly cheated, or acquired their teaching certification through fraudulent means. view article

Conroe ISD to vote on ending dual language enrichment program

February 1908:27 AM

The Conroe ISD dual language program has students do all their subjects in English one day and Spanish the next. Kids have to start in kindergarten. Parents told ABC13 that they moved to the district for this program, so they're gutted it may go away. view article

Houston ISD joining nationwide group of school districts in suing social media companies

February 1908:25 AM

More than 200 school districts across the nation are part of a lawsuit against the owners of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. The school districts allege the platforms hinder students’ ability to focus and have spurred a mental health crisis. view article

Police activity near Richards ISD prompts campus ‘hold’

February 1908:25 AM

Richards ISD put its campus on a “hold” on Tuesday morning due to police activity in the area. While in effect, school officials asked parents not to come to the school. According to the district, the school was placed under lockdown “due to law enforcement activity in the area involving a wanted fugitive” and a fire at the scene, but not at the school. view article

Controversy over dual language program’s potential removal in Conroe ISD

February 1908:23 AM

Parents and community members rally after hearing rumors about the possible discontinuation of the dual language program in Conroe ISD. The dual language program in Conroe ISD has been a key educational initiative that promotes bilingualism by pairing Spanish-speaking students with English-speaking students. The program benefits families by fostering cultural exchange and language skills. Parents, like Ryan, whose children have thrived in the program, have seen positive academic and social results. view article

‘We can’t get more money locally’: College Station ISD board talks budget concerns

February 1908:23 AM

Budgeting and the 89th Texas Legislature were high on the list of priorities at College Station ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday. As the legislative session progresses, one of the district’s big concerns is the basic allotment not increasing. The basic allotment is the minimum amount of money a school district receives per student from the state. It’s remained stagnant at $6,160 since 2019. view article

‘We can’t get more money locally’: College Station ISD board talks budget concerns

February 1908:22 AM

‘It’s a gut punch:’ Muslim group calls on Houston ISD to reinstate Eid al-Fitr as school holiday

February 1908:21 AM

Houston ISD’s calendar for next school year does not include a holiday for Eid al-Fitr — one of the biggest celebrations in the Islamic faith — and a local Muslim organization is calling on the district to reinstate it. The Houston chapter for the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR-Houston, on Tuesday asked the district to restore Eid as an observed holiday. view article

Houston: Parents demand accountability after teen was attacked at basketball game between rival schools

February 1908:17 AM

Parents of a teenager who was violently attacked after a high school basketball rivalry game took their concerns to the Spring Branch ISD school board Tuesday night, demanding justice and accountability. The assault occurred on Feb. 4, 2025, after the varsity basketball game between Stratford High School and Memorial High School, a long-standing rivalry that spans decades. The game, played at a neutral site, ended in violence when a Stratford student was ambushed in the parking lot, according to the teen's parents. view article

Are schools closed today? See list of Texas schools delayed, canceled classes

February 1908:17 AM

With a cold winter blast blazing through parts of Texas, select school districts have announced closings and cancellations for Wednesday, Feb. 19. We are monitoring announcements and will update the story as we get more information. view article

Fort Worth ISD to operate on normal schedule Wednesday as extreme cold weather moves in Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/weather-news/article300540214.html#storylink=cpy

February 1908:17 AM

Fort Worth ISD schools will operate on a normal schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 19, following consultation with the National Weather Service, district officials said Tuesday evening. Temperatures will plummet Tuesday as an arctic front moves through the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, according to the weather service. view article

Dallas ISD, others cancel outdoor activities ahead of arctic cold front in North Texas

February 1908:17 AM

As North Texas prepares for the arrival of an arctic cold front Tuesday night, several Dallas-area school districts have begun taking extra precautions, changing start times for outdoor games or canceling them outright. The National Weather Service issued both a winter weather advisory and extreme cold warning for Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas. The advisory is scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday and will expire Wednesday morning. It includes Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Fannin, Grayson, Johnson and Tarrant counties. view article

Is your school closed Wednesday? See the latest list here

February 1908:17 AM

North Texas school districts are making decisions about whether told cancel classes on Wednesday due to dangerously cold weather and concerns about hazardous road conditions brought on by an Arctic blast view article

School closings: Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD make decision on Wednesday classes

February 1908:16 AM

A blast of Arctic air will drop temperatures below freezing on Tuesday night, and we could see some icy spots on the roads. We don't expect to see any snow or ice falling on Wednesday, but wind chills are expected to be at or near zero as kids head to school. view article

LIST: Here’s all the North Texas school districts closures and delays

February 1908:13 AM

North Texans woke up Wednesday morning to blistering cold air, which prompted WFAA to trigger a Weather Alert Day for Wednesday and Thursday. Keep track of the latest forecast here. Some schools decided to cancel classes due to the extreme cold weather, while others chose to either delay start times and some resumed as normal. Most of the major school districts in North Texas are open Wednesday. view article

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