Ahead of pivotal vote, Texas leaders share unfiltered thoughts on future of education

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — This week, a two-and-a-half-year saga over the future of Texas education may come to an end. Two consequential pieces of legislation are expected to be taken up on the House floor. Most eyes are on Senate Bill 2, which would create an education savings account (ESA) program to allow families to help pay for private school with taxpayer dollars.In conjunction, the House will likely vote on House Bill 2, which increases funding for public schools. However, many critics say