AUSTIN, Texas - The first hearing on a new school voucher plan is now set for Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Texas Capitol. Lt.

The Texas Senate on Wednesday passed a plan that would allow parents to use taxpayer dollars to fund private education.

Abbott outlined his priorities for this legislative session, including his plans for education, property taxes and water ...

School vouchers are a top priority for Gov. Abbott in Texas, where the legislature is poised to pass a $1 billion plan. Democrats say the money would be better used to strengthen public schools.

A proposal to create a school voucher-like plan for Texas was advanced by the Texas Senate Education Committee on Tuesday ...