Ahead of pivotal vote, leaders share thoughts on future of education

AUSTIN — According to our news partner KETK, a two-and-a-half-year saga over the future of Texas education may come to an end. Two consequential pieces of legislation are expected to be taken up on the House floor. Most eyes are on Senate Bill 2, which would create an education savings account (ESA) program to allow families to help pay for private school with taxpayer dollars.

In conjunction, the House will likely vote on House Bill 2, which increases funding for public schools. However, many critics say HB 2 does not fund public schools enough, and it would instead be beneficial to put money earmarked for an ESA program into public school finance.

Click here for your ultimate guide to ESA legislation, which supporters often refer to as school choice, as it heads to a vote.