LIVE: House committee may vote on 'consequential' education legislation

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After the House adjourns on Thursday, the House Committee on Public Education will meet and vote House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 2- two of the most consequential pieces of legislation this session- to the full House floor. The pair of bills will increase funding to public education while establishing an education savings account (ESA) -- allowing parents to pay a portion of the cost of private school with tax dollars.

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