AFC Celebrates Announcement that 76 Texas House Members Publicly Support HB 3, Signaling Strong Momentum for School Choice

Dallas, TX – The Texas House announced Wednesday that 75 members have joined Chairman Brad Buckley in coauthoring HB 3, Buckley’s school choice proposal. With 76 votes needed for passage on the floor and a majority of the Texas House in favor, this announcement represents an important step forward in securing educational freedom for families. 

This overwhelming show of support highlights growing momentum for school choice. Empowering parents with the ability to choose the best educational path for their children is the right move for Texas, and legislators must move quickly to get it done. We thank Chairman Buckley and Speaker Burrows for their extraordinary leadership.  

HB 3 makes every Texas student eligible for an education savings account. With a $1 billion funding appropriation, the legislation would create the largest day-one school choice program in our nation’s history. The legislation will help ensure every child, regardless of ZIP code or economic status, can access a high-quality education.  

Statement from Nathan Cunneen, Texas State Director, American Federation for Children:  

“This is a defining moment for Texas families. With the majority of the Texas House standing behind HB 3, we are on the brink of delivering life-changing education freedom to students across the state. Parents deserve to decide what is best for their children, and Texas is ready to lead the way. Now is the time to act. 

"We are encouraged by this news and look forward to working with members of the House throughout the committee and floor processes. We look forward to the legislature swiftly sending school choice to Governor Abbott’s desk."
About AFC:
The American Federation for Children is the nation’s largest school choice advocacy organization and the most successful force for education freedom in America, passing over 200 laws across 31 states throughout our history. Our affiliated Super PAC, AFC Victory Fund, is the only nationwide Super PAC focused on advancing school choice.