Texas school vouchers: Democrats, rural Republicans not approving
Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, says most Democrats and rural Republicans will continue to oppose school vouchers, just as they have for years.
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Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, says most Democrats and rural Republicans will continue to oppose school vouchers, just as they have for years.
HB 1 would provide parents with 75% of the average amount each school receives per student, which under this bill would increase by a miniscule amount to $6,190.
State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) says, even if Republicans increase funding for schools and give teachers a raise, Democrats still wouldn’t support vouchers.
North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-Irving) says they don’t have the luxury of time and she’s frustrated.
State Rep. Gene Wu (D-Houston) says, even if Republicans increase funding for schools and give teachers a raise, Democrats still wouldn’t support vouchers.