Texas House OKs school finance fix amid Senate uncertainty

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas House has again approved a sweeping, $1.8 billion plan to begin overhauling the state’s troubled school finance system.
Republican Rep. Dan Huberty’s proposal increases per-pupil funding while offering extra money for school transportation and educating dyslexic students.
Friday’s 130-12 vote mirrored House support during the regular legislative session. The original bill died after the Texas Senate attached a plan offering taxpayer-funded v