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Republican Marc LaHood rode into office on Abbott’s school voucher train. Now he’s struggling to defend it.

by Andrea Drusch October 13, 2026October 13, 2026

Texas House District 121 hasn’t elected a Democrat since 1981, but LaHood is now in a fierce reelection race against Democrat Zack Dunn.

School vouchers finally passed the Texas House. Here’s how Bexar County area lawmakers voted.

by Xochilt Garcia and Andrea Drusch April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

by Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Roland Toscano, Superintendent of Schools.

Bonds at East Central, other school districts failed across Texas. What happens now?

by Isaac Windes and Andrea Drusch November 21, 2024November 22, 2024

Bonham Middle School students enter the school’s cafeteria for lunch on Sept. 13 in Odessa.

School voucher bill to reach Texas House floor Friday for potentially pivotal vote

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune November 16, 2023November 17, 2023

Second graders work on a letter to their teacher, Ashley Varos, at Stafford Elementary School in August.

State Board of Education drops opposition to school vouchers

by Isaac Windes February 3, 2023February 6, 2023

State Rep. John Lujan (HD 118) introduces Gov. Greg Abbott during a rally in February.

Texas Republicans bet big on Lujan as part of broader effort to win over Hispanic voters

by Andrea Drusch October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Rep. Diego Bernal reminds everyone of Texas Democrat Convention Chair Joaquin Castro's great qualities and leadership. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone.

Texas House Throws Down Gauntlet on Vouchers

by Bekah McNeel April 6, 2017January 31, 2020

State Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Humble, chairman of the House Education Committee, at at Texas Tribune event on Feb. 28, 2017.

After Huberty’s Comments, School Choice Advocates Lobby State Republican Party

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2017March 2, 2017

State Rep. Dan Huberty, R-Humble, newly appointed chair of the House Education Committee, talks public education at TTEvents on Feb. 28, 2017.

Analysis: Voucher Opponent Protecting Texas Legislators from Voters

by Ross Ramsey, The Texas Tribune March 1, 2017March 1, 2017