School voucher-like program in Texas could come with $1 billion price tag in early years

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Republicans’ push for a voucher-like program that could funnel state money to private schools could cost an estimated $1 billion a year by 2028, while draining funds from public schools, according to a newly released fiscal note.

The analysis by the state’s Legislative Budget Board puts the first price tag on a bill prioritized by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, a Republican who oversees the state Senate.

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