Texas School Voucher Bill Advances Despite Democratic Opposition

A controversial school voucher proposal in Texas has passed a key committee vote and is now headed to the full House for debate. The bill would allow parents to use public funds to pay for private school tuition, a move that has faced strong opposition from Democrats and some rural Republicans in the past. This time, House Speaker Dustin Burrows believes there is enough GOP support to push the measure through. The voucher plan is part of a broader school finance package that also includes increased funding for public schools. The outcome of the House vote could significantly reshape education funding in Texas.