House approves broad education savings account program after contentious debate, 86-61
After a day of emotional floor debate about public education, vouchers and fiscal risks, the Texas House passed SB 2 to create an education savings account (ESA) program for students, final passage 86‑61.
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The Texas House on April 17 passed Senate Bill 2, establishing education savings accounts for Texas students, after lengthy debate that split members across ideological and geographic lines. The final passage vote was 86 ayes to 61 nays.
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