How did each representative vote on education savings accounts?

How did each representative vote on education savings accounts?


AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas House of Representatives gave final approval to Senate Bill 2 Thursday, the legislation that could create a universal education savings account program in Texas.

The program would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private school tuition.

The final vote was 86-61. All but two Republicans voted for the bill. Two others — Rep. Dade Phelan and Rep. Gary VanDeaver — joined all Democrats who were present to vote against. Three Democrats were absent from the vote.

Use our interactive map and list below to see how each representative voted.

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The bill now goes back to the Texas Senate to determine whether state senators will accept an amendment to the bill that was approved by the House.



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Sophie Clearwater

Vancouver-based environmental journalist, writing about nature, sustainability, and the Pacific Northwest.

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