Gov. Abbott signs Texas school choice bill into law

Commentary: The Good, the Bad, and the Controversial in School Choice Reform | May 10, 2025

by Larry Sand   The Good A new study published by the Urban Institute reveals that students who attend private schools through a school choice program are more likely to graduate from college. The report, The Effects of Ohio’s EdChoice Voucher Program on College Enrollment and Graduation, joins a growing list of empirical studies that demonstrate school choice improves academic outcomes, increases parental satisfaction, and saves taxpayer money.…

Many Non-Voucher Texas Education Bills Still Hope to Make the Grade

Many of the major pieces of legislation during this session would drastically alter Texas’s public education system. Before the session began, Abbott had his eye on certain prospective bills, many of which would radically alter the public education system, promising to prioritize their signing should they reach his desk. As the session persists, it seems very likely Abbott will wet the tip of the quill and designate these bills into laws…

How Greg Abbott Took On RINOs And Teachers Unions To Pass The Country’s Best School Choice Bill

The passage of SB 2 is a victory for parental empowerment and a testament to persistence in pursuit of good public policy.

How Gov. Abbott Passed The Country's Best School Choice Bill

The passage of SB 2 is a victory for parental empowerment and a testament to persistence in pursuit of good public policy.

5 reasons vouchers are undemocratic and kill public ed

Here in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has for years attempted to shove the voucher system down our throats. Amazingly, in a nation seemingly divided on every conceivable issue, when it comes to vouchers, the majority of urban and rural folk stand opposed. That means large numbers of Blacks, whites and Latinos agree that vouchers aren’t the way to go. That also means most Texas Republicans and Democrats “just say no” to vouchers.You’d think that an issu…

A Public Education Bill Flounders

Flanked by supporters and Republican lawmakers, Greg Abbott signed the massive school voucher bill into law on Saturday. It was the final step in a long-sought process for the Texas Governor, who received millions in campaign donations from out-of-state voucher backers.Across from the Governor’s mansions, organizers from the Texas AFL-CIO and the American Federation of Teachers unfurled a banner with a clear message: “Kids and Teachers over Bill…