School Choice

• Establish an Education Savings Account program with universal eligibility for all Texas schoolchildren and appropriate $1 billion for the program to parents to choose the best education for their child
• Ensure participation is entirely voluntary for families and schools
• Increase public school choice opportunities by increasing funding for open-enrollment charter school facilities, expanding virtual education options, and improving access to inter- and intra-district transfer

Senate Bill 2 – Educational Freedom/School Choice

State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R)

Status:

• Passed Senate 19Y/12N on 2.5.2025
• In House 2.6.2025

Bill

Fiscal Note

Floor Report

House Bill 3 – Educational Freedom/School Choice

State Rep. Brad Buckley (R)

Status:

• Filed 2.20.2025

Bill

House Bill 212 – Parental Empowerment Program

State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R)

Status:

• Filed 11.12.2024

Bill

House Bill 986 – Budget Savings Program to Allow School Choice

State Rep. Steve Toth (R)

Status:

• Filed 11.12.2024

Bill