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Private school vouchers head to Abbott’s desk to become law
The Texas Senate voted on Thursday to send legislation creating a statewide private school voucher program to Gov. Greg ...
Texas 'school choice' clears final hurdle. Voucher program heads to Gov. Abbott's desk.
The $1 billion proposal, which proponents call school choice, would give students roughly $10,500 in taxpayer money for ...
Catholic schools hope for improved enrollment as private school voucher bill awaits Governor Abbott's signature
The private school voucher bill heads to Governor Abbott's desk after an historic vote, poised to impact Texas education.
Texas Senate passes historic school voucher bill, sends to Gov. Abbott's desk
Texas Senators, guided by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, voted to approve the Texas House-changed school voucher bill, teeing it up ...
Texas lawmakers send $1B private school voucher plan to Gov. Abbott's desk
Texas lawmakers have passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school ...
Gov. Greg Abbott expands Texas border wall in new deal with Laredo, even as crossings plummet
Even as border crossings drop, Gov. Greg Abbott continues to build more border walls, now targeting Laredo, a city that has ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags flown at half-staff to honor Pope Francis
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered flags in Texas immediately lowered to half-staff in honor of Pope Francis, who ...