That amount is double what was on the table two years ago and is a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains in the House, the chamber that has thwarted past voucher proposals.

Texas lawmakers proposed spending billions of dollars over the next two years to create a school voucher-like program, cut property taxes, raise teacher pay, shore up water infrastructure and ...

State lawmakers are considering spending billions in the next biennium on private school vouchers, teacher pay raises, property tax cuts and border security. That’s according to initial draft ...