Families participating in the program could receive about 85% of the amount public schools collect for each attending student from the state and local sources.

A Texas Senate bill filed on Tuesday would provide long-term pay raises to teachers based on years of experience, expand a state program that offers raises to instructors based on student performance and allow educators to enroll their children in pre-K free of charge.

Texas House Bill 3 introduces private school vouchers, stirring debate about educational funding and school choice.