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Jeb Bush on school choice: 'Meeting the unique needs of each child is a game changer'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 12, 2023
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says education savings accounts (ESAs) have improved educational opportunities in Florida, especially in rural areas, and he suggested that a similar measure could prove beneficial in Texas.
Phoenix Ville de Marie Academy board member: Arizona school choice program has 'proven to be extremely helpful' as Texas considers its own
By Sam Jackson | Apr 5, 2023
Luke Speier, board member and treasurer of Ville de Marie Academy in Phoenix, said school choice programs and education spending accounts (ESAs) have been beneficial for both parents and students, as Texas considers a similar program this legislative term.
Perry: 'Texas education is at a crossroads' and could benefit from career and technical education funding
By Sam Jackson | Mar 27, 2023
Former Gov. Rick Perry (R-TX) voiced his support for school choice and parent empowerment in Texas in an editorial he wrote for the Odessa American.
Creighton files bill against college DEI offices that have 'furthered divides and created a chilling effect on open dialogue'
By Sam Jackson | Mar 16, 2023
State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe), chair of the Senate Committee of Education, filed on bill on March 10 that would effectively ban offices of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from Texas public universities.
ESA bill filed in Texas Senate aims to bring 'education freedom to all' and empower parents
By Sam Jackson | Mar 16, 2023
A new bill filed in the Texas Senate would create education savings accounts (ESAs) to be used for private school expenses, but it contains provisions that could cause it to be hotly debated in the state Legislature.
Texas senators, PUC chair say subsidies for renewable power take away from 'what actually works'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 21, 2023
The Texas Senate Committee on Business & Commerce heard criticism of renewable power subsidies during a recent hearing on the Public Utility Commission's (PUC) efforts re-engineer the state's energy grid following Winter Storm Uri in 2021.
Dallas Federal Reserve in recent report: Texas to have a 'soft landing' in 2023 but recession not likely
By Sam Jackson | Feb 19, 2023
The Dallas Federal Reserve recently released a report, expecting a "soft landing" in 2023, as the 88th State Legislature discusses how to manage a record-breaking $33 billion budget surplus.
Texas Gov. Abbott remains focused on educational choice: 'We'll ensure parents remain the most important voice in their children's education'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 17, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he's dedicated to getting an education choice bill passed this legislative session, noting that "parents are their children's first teachers," in a recent Twitter post.
Tepper on bill to ban DEI offices at Texas public colleges: DEI office activities are 'distasteful, counterproductive to race relations'
By Sam Jackson | Feb 8, 2023
Texas State Rep. Carl Tepper recently said he filed House Bill 1006, which aims to ban offices of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) because he feels public universities shouldn't push political narratives "on the taxpayer dollar."