School choice legislation is making progress in the Texas House.
On Thursday, the Texas House Committee on Public Education moved to advance Senate Bill 2, the school choice legislation, out of committee. The legislation is seen as a critical item for lawmakers to get passed this session in creating a universal school choice program in Texas.
The news is much to the delight of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who released the following statement:
“Texas is within reach of the largest school choice program launch in the nation,” said Governor Abbott. “Today, the Texas House Committee on Public Education moved universal school choice one step closer to reaching my desk. This achievement was truly a team effort. Chairman Brad Buckley and the members of his committee worked around-the-clock to hear public testimony that lasted for nearly 24 hours. I thank them, as well as Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dustin Burrows, and Chairman Brandon Creighton, for their tireless work to empower Texas parents and students by providing school choice."
The bill will now move to the Texas House floor.
"I look forward to its swift passage in the Texas House and signing this bill into law," Governor Abbott added.