The Texas Senate has passed SB 2, which now awaits approval from the House. Here's what lawmakers say about the proposed school voucher program.

"The Texas Senate's passage of SB 2 is the biggest launch of any universal school choice program in American history, with $1 billion in funding for 100,000 students," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said in a statement Wednesday night.

Moving swiftly on a central Republican priority, the Texas Senate approved a “school choice” bill Wednesday that would put taxpayer dollars toward private school education. The 19-12 vote was largely along partisan lines with state Sen.

The Texas Senate has approved Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), a school choice proposal that would allow families to use tax dollars for private and homeschooling. The bill, which now moves to the Texas House for further debate, has sparked strong opinions on both sides.

Senate Bill 2 now heads to the House, where top officials say they have the support to create education savings accounts.

AUSTIN, Texas (KSWO) - In Texas, Senate Bill 2 passed 19 to 12, to give what proponents believe is a choice for parents to send their children to private schools. It uses $1 billion in funding from the state for 100,000 students as each student would get $10,000.

The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth.