Texas House committee clears path for school voucher bill, overcoming obstacles

The Texas House Select Committee on Educational Opportunity and Enrichment has advanced a school voucher bill, House Bill 1, which includes an education savings account program allowing parents to use taxpayer dollars for private school expenses. The bill, pushed by Governor Greg Abbott, has faced opposition from Democrats who argue it diverts funding from public education. The legislation now moves to the House Calendars Committee for further consideration. The Senate has already passed its own voucher legislation, including an education savings account program that would allocate $8,000 per student.