Texas Governor Greg Abbott is doubling down on his claim that a deal is in the works to bring 'school choice' to the Lone Star State.
from THU 1:00 AM CDT until THU 9:00 AM CDT, Brazos County, Grimes County, Houston County, Polk County, San Jacinto County, Walker CountyTexas Governor Greg Abbott is "doubling down" on his claim that a "deal" is in the works to bring "school choice" to the Lone Star State. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan is keeping a close eye on the happenings in Austin.
"When they see all the details of what we've been able to put together. I think that rural Republicans, Democrats, others across the entire state, representatives and senators will realize this package really does address almost all concerns that have been raised by legislators," said Abbott.Abbott says the agreement with House Speaker Dade Phelan would provide $10,400 per year in taxpayer-funded scholarships for K-12 students seeking to attend private schools.
Abbott believes the impasse will be broken by both delivering unprecedented funding for public schools and a substantial raise for all classroom teachers.
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