Texas, Abbott and School voucher

‘Hardcore’ supporters will help Texas finally pass school choice plan, Gov. Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott went to the more rural East Texas on Wednesday to boast that he has “more than enough votes” for the Legislature to pass his voucherlike plan to allocate public funding for private school students.
State of Texas: GOP election gains boost Abbott's 'school choice' plan
Republicans dominate on election night, and the results bring a big boost for plans to allow public funding for private schools. We look at the potential path for Governor Abbott’s Education Savings Account plan after Tuesday’s vote.
Governor Abbott confident in passing school voucher plan with new legislative support
One state representative criticizes Governor Greg Abbott about his goals to pass school vouchers following the general election.
Governor Abbott claims victory for school choice vouchers after Texas elections
Texas, has been on a mission to bring school choice vouchers to the Lone Star State.With the results from Tuesd
Texas Governor Greg Abbott to hold school choice news conference on Wednesday
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will hold a news conference in Tyler on Wednesday to discuss school choice, one of Abbott's legislative priorities. Democrats and rural Republicans have teamed up to block school choice bills in past legislative sessions.
Election Day is Greg Abbott’s next test in the long fight over school vouchers in Texas
The fate of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s push for private school vouchers hinges on the Nov. 5 election, with Republicans and Democrats fighting over a small number of state House seats that will determine if school choice passes or fails.
State of Texas: Republican election gains boost governor’s ‘school choice’ plan
In addition to solid wins at the top of the ticket, Republicans also flipped seats held by Democrats, adding to the GOP majority in the Texas legislature.
Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says
Last year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.
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Texas Intensifies Border Security, Governor Abbott Reports Over 48,500 Arrests Under Operation Lone Star
Texas strengthens border security, leading to over 500,000 apprehensions and the seizure of significant fentanyl quantities.
Texas likely to ease border security spending under Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott says
President-elect Donald Trump's victory could let Texas reallocate billions of dollars from border-security initiatives, Gov.
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‘They Bought a Legislature’: What the GOP’s Gains Mean for Vouchers in Texas
For nearly 30 years, a bipartisan coalition in the Texas House has staved off efforts to siphon public dollars to private ...
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Little Elm, Texas Gains Prestige as Governor Abbott Recognizes Town's Film Friendly Certification
Little Elm, Texas, now a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, aims to attract film and media industry operations.
Texas lieutenant governor vows, 'We are going to close this sucker down'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses how he, Gov. Greg Abbott and President-elect Trump will work together to close the ...