If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.

DALLAS - The highly anticipated debate over school vouchers has begun in the Texas House. The Texas Senate has already passed its version of Gov. Greg Abbott’s priority bill. The House version, which ties vouchers to public school funding, was brought before the public education committee on Tuesday.

SB 10 would require the Ten Commandments to be posted in all classrooms. SB 11 would require school boards to vote on allowing designated prayer time.