Latest Update — May 16th

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Another Poll Shows Cornyn Trailing by Big Margin Another week and another poll proving that incumbent US Senator John Cornyn not only trails challenger Ken Paxton by a wide margin but is also widely unpopular...

Latest Update — May 9th

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Abbott Signs School Voucher Legislation Last Saturday, Gov. Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 2, the legislation establishing education savings accounts – vouchers – in Texas.  The signing ceremony was...

Latest Update — May 2nd

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Trump to Endorse School Voucher Supporters Gov. Greg Abbott told Texas House Republicans this week that President Donald Trump will endorse every member who voted for Senate Bill 2, the recently passed bill...

Latest Update — April 25th

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Senate Concurs in House Version of Vouchers The Texas Senate concurred in amendments to the House version of the bill creating Education Savings Accounts (ESA), or vouchers.  The bill now heads to the...

Latest Update — April 18th

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: Texas House Passes Vouchers, School Finance Bills The Texas House yesterday passed Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), a $1 billion school voucher investment that would create education savings accounts (ESAs) for families...

Latest Update — April 11th

Here’s a quick recap of what happened over the last week: House Rejects Motion to Remove Speaker A very misguided and poorly strategized motion to remove Speaker Dustin Burrows was soundly defeated by a vote of 141-2 on Wednesday on the House floor.  The effort was...