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The end of House Bill 100 shuts down talk of school voucher programs, but it also means no additional funds to pay for teacher raises or balance their budgets.

The Senate Public Education Committee approved the bill Monday in a last-minute attempt to revive Texas Gov. Greg Abbotts school voucher push. 

Gov. Greg Abbott has already signaled he would call a special session if lawmakers failed to pass a voucher-like program open to all students.

Abbott says if a school voucher bill isn’t expanded to include more students, a special legislative session will be the result.

Gov. Abbott said he would veto the school voucher bill and call a special session on House lawmakers current school voucher bill.

Protestors will demonstrate against the Republican leader during a Parental Empowerment rally in south Houston.

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The bill would let community colleges to receive state funds based on the number of graduates who earn certificates or degrees or get transferred.

Why would our governor undermine a system that serves the majority of Texas students?

A bill that would dramatically change how Texas funds its community colleges is sailing through the Legislature.