Overview
- The Texas House is voting on Senate Bill 2, which would allocate $1 billion to create Education Savings Accounts, giving parents $10,000 per child for private school tuition and other educational expenses.
- Governor Greg Abbott has invested heavily in the initiative, spending millions to unseat GOP lawmakers opposing vouchers and framing the vote as central to his political legacy.
- The legislation prioritizes low-income students and those with disabilities, with a cap limiting high-income families to 20% of program slots.
- Critics argue the program could divert essential funding from public schools, while supporters claim it expands parental choice and educational opportunities.
- Former President Donald Trump endorsed the bill, joining Abbott in urging House Republicans to pass the measure, which would make Texas the largest state to adopt such a program.