“It’s what’s best for a very select few”: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line

Public school advocates rally with Democrat House members in the Texas Capitol before the Texas House started their debate on their school voucher proposal on April 16, 2025. The bill was approved the following day. As the legislation inches closer to becoming law, some Texans across the state remained skeptical of the proposal and worried about its impact on public schools. (Credit: Bob Daemmrich for The Texas Tribune)

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