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]

As details are sorted out in the voucher bill expected to go before the Texas House early this week, some of Houston's estimated 150 private schools say they have been laying the groundwork for expansion for years and are ramping up efforts to be top of mind for Houston families who might use vouchers.