The easy part is over. The Texas House will next take up 'school choice' vouchers, an emergency item for Gov. Greg Abbott.
A proposal allowing families to use public school dollars on private and home schools is halfway through the state legislative process in Austin. However, the easy part washelmed by Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe.
Get top local stories in DFW delivered to you every morning with NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter. “If everyone’s a priority, then no one’s a priority, and that’s my concern," said Sen. Jose Menendez.and told NBC 5 the extra push from Abbott this year is putting them in a better situation than the failed attempt last year.The big change this year has been Abbott's consistent push. He's planning campaign-style events and rallies around the state to pressure House members.
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