The Texas Senate passed its school choice proposal after a lengthy debate among members, featuring arguments from across the political spectrum that highlighted both strong support and deep concerns over the bill’s potential impact on public education.
The vote at the end of the evening was 19 ayes to 12 nays to pass Senate Bill (SB) 2 — the sole dissenting vote from the GOP being Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) — only after hours of debate ensued on the green carpet.
