3 days ago · While school choice has been a highly discussed topic, Burrows said told the A-J the House will also focus on infrastructure, specifically pertaining to water, an issue that has been spearheaded ...

2 days ago · The Texas Senate passed an education savings account bill that would give private school students $10,000 per year. ... two things that we can do that are not going to be in conflict with one another,” House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said this week. ... charter or at home — while opponents claim the program will weaken Texas ...

1 day ago · The Texas Senate easily passed a school voucher bill Wednesday night. Senate Bill 2 would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to fund a child's education at an accredited private school. Though ...

2 days ago · The Texas Senate passed a school voucher bill that would offer $10,000 to students for private school tuition. ... House Speaker Dustin Burrows said he believes there are enough voucher supporters ...

Jan 28, 2025 · Texas charter schools receive 20 percent of state public school dollars but enroll only 8 percent of all Texas public school students, according to a 2024 Legislative Budget Board analysis. Texas ...

3 days ago · Newly elected House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, has not yet appointed committee chairs, a key step in moving legislation through the lower chamber. He said those appointments could come ...

Dec 13, 2024 · As soon as the embattled Beaumont Republican announced his withdrawal from the race late last week, one of his top allies, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, launched his own bid for the gavel.

Jul 19, 2023 · Below are six public education bills approved by the Texas Legislature and a look at what's to come. All public and open-enrollment charter schools must have at least one armed security officer...

Dec 13, 2024 · As soon as the embattled Beaumont Republican announced his withdrawal from the race late last week, one of his top allies, Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock, launched his own bid for the gavel.

Aug 31, 2023 · With the 2023-2024 school year already underway, a new law will soon require Texas school districts and charter schools to hire at least one armed security guard for every campus. House Bill 3 by State Rep. Dustin Burrows (R–Lubbock)—which goes into effect September 1—will require schools to provide training to an armed security officer ...