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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Carla Astudillo

Texas House cuts school vouchers out of the education bill. See how lawmakers voted on the measure.

A state Representative prepares to vote on a bill during session on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on April 25, 2023.
A state Representative prepares to vote on a bill during session on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on April 25, 2023. (Credit: Evan L'Roy/The Texas Tribune)

On Friday, the Texas House took up a massive education bill that would have implemented a school vouchers program in Texas. However, an amendment to remove the program from the bill was approved by a majority of House members, which effectively killed the push for vouchers in the lower chamber.

Here’s how lawmakers voted on the amendment:

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