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.

Gov. Greg Abbott said a universal, school choice voucher program that gives parents public dollars to spend on private school tuition will help Texas lead

After seven hours of debate over SB 2 on the Senate floor Wednesday, the chamber suspended rules so that they could expedite the process and send it to the Texas House for consideration.