This story was originally reported by Nadra Nittle of The 19th. “A direct assault on the Texas public education system.” That’s how social justice groups like the Texas Freedom Network are describing the passage of a bill that would create a $1 billion school voucher program in the state.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a group of event attendees for his Parent Empowerment Night event where he advocated for school choice and vouchers at Temple Christian School in Fort Worth on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Chris Torres [email protected]

Early Thursday morning, the Texas House took a historic vote giving initial approval to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program.