Texas House Votes to Remove School Vouchers From Massive Education Bill
The outcome was an embarrassment to Gov. Greg Abbott, who spent seven months lobbying two dozen Republicans who signaled opposition to vouchers in April
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The outcome was an embarrassment to Gov. Greg Abbott, who spent seven months lobbying two dozen Republicans who signaled opposition to vouchers in April
The amendment filed effectively kills the push for vouchers in the lower chamber. Gov. Abbott has said he would veto the bill if it does not include vouchers, his top legislative priority this year.
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State Rep. Jay Dean says he remains "open-minded" about school voucher legislation, but tall hurdles remain, including a long-term solution to fund such a program.
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