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Greg Abbott, Texas and school voucher

Greg Abbott Defends Plan To Overhaul Texas Education

Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to implement a private school voucher-style program on Wednesday during an address to conservative activists in Austin. The governor said the legislation, which has divided Texas Republicans and previously failed in the state House, would help the state become "No. 1 for educating our kids."

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Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows gives Gov. Greg Abbott boost on school voucher plans

Gov. Greg Abbott has already held dozens of rallies around the state trying to build momentum for a school voucher program, which would allow parents to use tax dollars to partially pay for private school tuition.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott makes case for ‘school choice’ plan at conservative gathering

AUSTIN, Texas − As tensions rise over a GOP-led effort to create a private school voucher-like program in Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott addressed critics of his chief policy goal Wednesday in front of a gathering of grassroots conservatives in Austin.

Dan Patrick, Texas Lottery and Lt. Gov

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he has 'no confidence' in the Texas Lottery

In an exclusive interview, the powerful Republican cast major doubt on the future of the 33-year-old, state-run gaming operation.

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Texas' Dan Patrick investigates Austin store that sold $83.5M lottery ticket

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is investigating a lottery store in Austin that sold the $83.5 million winning lottery ticket for Wednesday's drawing. The prize was the fifth biggest jackpot in the history of the game,

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Texas Lottery win raises concerns from Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick: 'Doesn't look right'

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is concerned about fairness and transparency after an $83.5 million-winning ticket was sold to a courier service that also owns the store where the ticket was bought.

Texas, school choice and bipartisan bill

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Texas top officials predict lawmakers will pass school voucher bill: 'The votes are there'

Gov. Greg Abbott and Speaker Dustin Burrows predict a school voucher bill will pass through the Texas House, which last year blocked such a program.

The Center Square on MSN · 18h

Texas Senate passes bipartisan bill to implement bail reform

The Texas Senate passed a bipartisan bill with nearly unanimous support to implement statewide bail reform. Gov. Greg Abbott listed bail reform as an emergency item for the legislature to pass. Lt. Gov.

KRLD Radio Dallas on MSN · 18h

Gov. Abbott says school choice fight nears the end as Texas Senate passes voucher bill

Texas lawmakers have spent years arguing over school choice, and the state senate has passed a bill this year. Governor Greg Abbott believes the end of the fight is near.

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Texas Governor Abbott visits Borderland as Vinton Steel reveals $255M investment plan

Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be in the El Paso region Thursday morning to make an announcement on economic development.

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Governor Abbott Advocates for School Choice, Vows to Preserve Public Education Funding at Austin Policy Summit

Governor Abbott discusses and clarifies school choice at a Texas policy summit, addressing opponents' claims and advocating ...

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Texas governor warns residents ahead of 'coldest weather event of the year'

Much of Texas will fall subject to bitter cold this week as a frigid airmass moves into the state on Tuesday, bringing ...

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Texas Lottery Commission faces heat from the LT Governor over $83.5 million winning ticket

Lt Governor Dan Patrick is calling for the end of the Texas Lottery Commission’s use of lotto couriers to sell purchased ...

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National leaders mount pressure campaign on Texas House GOP to pass voucher bill

Supporters of voucher-like education savings accounts are trying to press their advantage early and build a sense of ...

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Texas leaders press for Trump, Congress to pay back the state billions of dollars for securing the border

Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.

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Bandera Earns Tourism Friendly Texas Certification, Receives Governor Abbott's Praise for Boosting Local Economy

Bandera, Texas, designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, recognized by Governor Abbott for contributing to state tourism and economy.

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