school vouchers

The Texas voucher bills don't require voucher recipients to take the state standardized tests, making it difficult to measure how much they're learning compared to students in public schools.

The Texas House heard testimony on its version of an Education Savings Account bill Tuesday. If passed, the legislation would create a voucher-like program where parents could use state tax dollars towards sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.

One of Donald Trump’s campaign promises is to close down the Department of Education. Trump picked former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to be his education secretary. She has limited experience in educational administration. What would be the fallout if the Department of Education is shut down?

On Jan. 14, 2025, the 89th Legislature’s regular session will be gaveled in and will run to June 2. After another bruising November election for the Democrats, Republicans control both the Texas House and Senate.

Texas House District 121 in north central San Antonio will be represented by Republican Marc LaHood in the next legislative session.

Two Republicans who were elected to the Texas Legislature by voters in north central San Antonio held a rally in support of the Democratic candidate for state representative in that district on Wednesday.

Steve Allison is a the current Representative for Bexar County's House District 121. He won't be on the ballot this election after losing in the Republican primary. We hear how Allison sees this election and what the next legislative session might look like.

Texas House District 121 in north and central San Antonio is one of the few competitive races for the Texas House of Representatives this election. Here's what's at stake and where the candidates stand.

For years the American Federation for Children has exclusively backed school vouchers — and their proponents — with money, ads and mailers. In Texas, where most Republican lawmakers back vouchers, AFC campaign flyers don’t mention party affiliation or vouchers.

Marc LaHood is the Republican Party candidate for Texas House District 121 which had been represented by Steve Allison. The Democrat in the race is Laurel Jordan Swift.