Texas House Committee delays school choice vote to consider changes
The House is adding language that the program will be capped for the first year to $1 billion.
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The House is adding language that the program will be capped for the first year to $1 billion.
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Gov. Abbott said he is proud the Texas House has the votes to pass the $1 billion plan to spend public tax money for students to attend private school.
Education advocates argue that Texas schools need even more funding to keep up with inflation and rising costs.
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Comptroller Glenn Hegar will step down in the coming months to become chancellor of the Texas A&M University System.
Democrats at the state Capitol and other school choice opponents are raising concerns about the potential long-term cost of the program.
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The House is considering a $1 billion bill that would allow up to 100,000 students in Texas to attend private schools.
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Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
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The House is adding language that the program will be capped for the first year to $1 billion.
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North Texans got a rare glimpse into the minds of the five contenders for the job of Dallas' new police chief Tuesday.
It was 1956, and the city of Denton was undergoing change that was met with resistance towards Black Americans.
Nelson said earlier this year, she started noticing things that would concern her when her daughter would arrive home from school.
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Employees of the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began getting dismissal notices in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people.
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Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
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Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
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The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
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Anthony Davis had 12 points and seven rebounds in 28 minutes in his first home game since being injured Feb. 8.
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Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama series that brings the life and ministry of Jesus Christ to the screen.
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The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
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CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
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Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
