Texas Politics

How did your Fort Worth-area rep vote on the Texas House’s school voucher plan?

Texas and U.S. flags fly over the Texas Capitol dome on Jan. 8, 2019, opening day of the 86th Texas Legislature. (Credit: Ken Herman/American-Statesman/File)
Texas and U.S. flags fly over the Texas Capitol dome on Jan. 8, 2019, opening day of the 86th Texas Legislature. (Credit: Ken Herman/American-Statesman/File) USA TODAY NETWORK

Texas lawmakers on April 18 approved a proposal for school vouchers in Texas.

The legislation, a top priority of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, passed 86-61, after getting initial approval in the early morning hours.

Here’s how Fort Worth-area lawmakers voted on the House’s school voucher proposal, Senate Bill 2:

  • Rep. Helen Kerwin, R-Glen Rose: For
  • Rep. Mike Olcott, R-Fort Worth: For
  • Rep. Ben Bumgarner, R-Flower Mound: For
  • Rep. Andy Hopper, R-Decatur: For
  • Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville: For
  • Rep. Ramon Romero Jr., D-Fort Worth: Against
  • Rep. David Lowe, R-North Richland Hills: For
  • Rep. Salman Bhojani, D-Euless: Against
  • Rep. Nate Schatzline, R-Fort Worth: For
  • Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington: For
  • Rep. Nicole Collier, D-Fort Worth: Against
  • Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield: For
  • Rep. John McQueeney, R-Fort Worth: For
  • Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake: For
  • Rep. Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth: For
  • Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie: Against
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published April 17, 2025 at 2:39 AM.

Eleanor Dearman
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Eleanor (Elly) Dearman is a Texas politics and government reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She’s based in Austin, covering the Legislature and its impact on North Texas. She grew up in Denton and has been a reporter for more than six years. Support my work with a digital subscription
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