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.

The proposal sets a few possible points of contention between the House and Senate, including how much money should families get through the program.

Education is a major focus of the Texas Legislature this year, from teacher pay and training to tuition support for private education and homeschooling. Why it matters: Republican lawmakers' approach to education could harm public schools even as the legislators look to direct more money toward classrooms.