If Gov. Abbott's school choice program crosses the finish line, a non-profit started by nuns believes it will cost public schools billions.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — The Department of Education has closed applications for some income-driven repayment plans for student loans, according to its website. The move comes as a result of a federal court issuing an injunction to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from implementing the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan and parts […]

"There do not exist any noteworthy ethnic/racial differences in support for universal ESA legislation benefiting all parents," the study states. "However, Black Texans (61%) are significantly more likely than both Latino (44%) and white (42%) Texans to support ESA legislation which would restrict ESA access to low-income parents."

At a Thursday hearing at the Capitol, dozens of public school teachers and officials testified that a bill proposing $7.5 billion in school funding does not go far enough. House Bill 2 proposes raising the per-student allotment by $220 to $6,

School choice may soon pass it's final hurdle in the Texas House of Representatives. Visit this article to learn more: KETK/FOX51 News covers East Texas, bringing you the latest local stories, weather,