Texas bill adds school savings credit, shifts lawsuit fees

Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program, an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program, and the award of attorney's fees in actions challenging certain educational choice laws.

Introduced· 2024-11-12

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

5/10Mixed

Mixed: some good, some bad ·

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

If passed, the bill would give parents a tax credit for education savings accounts, but would force anyone who sues to block school choice to pay other side’s attorney fees

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

The tax credit could help families save for school, but the fee‑shifting rule could scare people from suing over unfair school policies, letting the state avoid paying for legal challenges.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Creates an education savings account program funded by the state.
Provides a tax credit for contributions to the ESA program.
Allows attorney’s fees to be awarded to parties who win lawsuits defending the ESA program.
Makes anyone who sues to stop the program liable for the other side’s attorney fees.
Sets a three‑year deadline to file fee‑recovery actions.