Happening now: The Senate gaveled in today at noon and is set to debate legislation that would create a school voucher program. Senators could give legislation allowing parents to use public taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition preliminary approval soon after discussion ends. You can watch the debate here: trib.it/sT6zFa Texas budget experts recently concluded in their fiscal analysis of the legislation, Senate Bill 2, that public schools, which receive money based on attendance, may experience a decrease in funding due to students leaving the public education system to participate in the voucher program. You can read more about what school vouchers are and how they might change the state’s educational landscape here: trib.it/u0C9gQ We’ll update you if senators vote on SB 2.