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Will the Texas House pass a school voucher bill? Here's why Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating
If the author and all co-authors vote for House Bill 3, it would pass the lower chamber. The controversial program, also called school choice, would use public money to pay for children’s private school tuition.
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill
Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3,
Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott believes the Texas House will pass a school choice bill. On Wednesday, 75 Republicans signed on to co-author HB3. The House must still decide on which school choice bill to support. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas House has enough votes to pass school choice legislation, Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott Champions Universal School Choice Bill Amidst Division in Texas
Texas Governor Abbott backs a bill for universal school choice, creating a divide over its impact on education.
Greg Abbott Wants KFC To Become 'Texas Fried Chicken'
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has suggested Kentucky Fried Chicken should change its name to Texas Fried Chicken, after KFC announced it is moving its U.S. headquarters to the Lone Star State. Newsweek contacted Yum! Brands, KFC's parent company, for comment on Thursday outside of regular office hours.
Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks as support builds for school vouchers
In recent days, Gov. Greg Abbott has called a Democratic state lawmaker a “scam artist,” labeled another with a doctoral degree as a “fake doctor” and hit his one-time gubernatorial challenger Beto O’Rourke as a “repeat loser.
Texas governor says he has votes to pass school voucher bill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has the votes in the state Legislature to pass a school voucher bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill earlier this month.
Texas A&M System bans drag shows at its 11 institutions, citing Trump, Abbott directives
The news comes at a time when LGBTQ students are still reeling from SB 17 (anti-DEI bill) and when 148 anti-LGBTQ bills have ...
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Texas Official Defends DEI Hiring Practices, Backed by Governor Abbott Amid Politically Charged Debate in Austin
Texas official confronted over DEI hiring practices, leading to a wider debate on race and respect in state politics.
Don’t mess with Texas football: ‘School choice’ will ultimately diminish our gold standard
Basically, anything that subtracts from Texas’ underfunded public schools is a no-go. Especially if it messes with the state ...
Watch Live: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott gives briefing on winter weather preparedness ahead of cold snap
Ahead of an upcoming dangerous cold snap, Gov. Abbott is set to brief Texans on the state's preparation and response to the ...
'Nearly every possible number' combo purchased in $95M Texas Lottery won in North Texas, Abbott says
Abbott's office announced the investigation in a news release Monday, just hours after the Texas Lottery Commission declared ...
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As dangerous cold threatens Texas, Greg Abbott urges caution but says power grid is ready
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks inside the Governor's Mansion on Feb. 3, 2025, in Austin. (Azul Sordo / Staff Photographer) ...
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Abbott holds briefing on severe weather preparations across the state
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday morning held a press conference in Austin on Texas’ preparation and response ...
With Trump in office, Gov. Greg Abbott has no plan to ramp down Texas border operation
With border crossings dwindling and President Donald Trump dispatching federal troops to Texas, some lawmakers overseeing ...