Senate advances $1 billion education savings‑account plan after daylong debate
The Texas Senate moved Senate Bill 2 to engrossment after hours of debate and recorded votes, approving multiple technical amendments while rejecting others that would have added broader accountability or funding protections for school districts. Supporters say it will serve 100,000 students; opponents warned of risks to public schools and special‑education safeguards.
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The Texas Senate on Feb. 5 took up and advanced Senate Bill 2, a $1 billion education savings account (ESA) program designed to serve up to 100,000 students, after a daylong floor debate in which sponsors and critics repeatedly sparred over funding, equity and protections for vulnerable students.
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