A school voucher program faces good chances of passing the Texas Legislature this year, but how it's implemented is far from guaranteed. Why it matters: Vouchers have proven a flashpoint in Texas politics in recent years,

Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.

Both chambers set aside $1 billion for a voucher-like education savings account program — double what was on the table two years ago — in a sign that supporters are emboldened after recent electoral gains.