Gov. Greg Abbott's prized school voucher bill faces new roadblock in Texas House

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's signature school voucher bill appears to face long odds in the Texas House of Representatives, where a budget amendment could limit the state's ability to funnel money to public schools. Last month, the Texas House Appropriations Committee approved a two-year $300 billion spending plan, which includes allocating $5 billion for public schools, $3.5 billion to cover cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers and $3 billion for enhancing mental health services, the Texas Tribune reports. What the spending bill might not include — at least per a pre-filed budget amendment — is public money for private schools.