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Governor Greg Abbott announced an agreement had been reached on Tuesday between House Speaker Dade Phelan and other top House lawmakers, but is it really a done deal? With a week left of the third special session, those for and against school vouchers appear to be stuck at odds with little room to compromise in sight.

A deal between the governor and House would be a breakthrough after months of talks. But whether they actually have a deal is unclear.

With the third special session nearly down to the wire, Gov. Greg Abbott says he's made a deal with top House legislators for a voucher program. But is everyone convinced?

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced he had “reached an agreement” with Speaker Dade Phelan and Texas House leaders on school vouchers, a potential breakthrough after months of unsuccessful negotiations

Abbott's announcement Tuesday suggests a renewed effort to divert public funds to private schools. Phelan’s office stopped short of calling it an agreement, saying the Republican speaker “looks forward to having robust discussions on school funding, teacher pay, and other critical issues with his House colleagues."

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Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced he had “reached an agreement” with Speaker Dade Phelan and House leaders on school vouchers, a potential breakthrough afte

A deal between the governor and House would be a breakthrough after months of talks. But whether they actually have a deal is unclear.

Texas AG Ken Paxton called on Speaker Dade Phelan to resign on Tuesday after the latter appeared drunk during a recent House floor session.

A spokeswoman for Dade Phelan declined to comment on whether the Texas House speaker would help pass a bill banning RCV in Texas elections.