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Texas Republicans Deliver Trump, Abbott Major Win on Education
The Texas House of Representatives voted to give initial approval to a $1 billion program that will see taxpayer money fund ...
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Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants.
Average monthly bookings at the Jim Hogg County facility, located between Laredo and McAllen, has dropped by more than half ...
House OKs school vouchers, advances Abbott's signature legislation: 'Extraordinary victory'
The House approved a school voucher plan, clearing a hurdle that had stood in the way of a Gov. Greg Abbott priority. One ...
Texas’ voucherlike school tuition plan on fast track after Patrick backs latest proposal
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the Senate to accept the latest version of the school choice proposal that would create education ...
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In Private School Voucher Push, Gov. Abbott Breaks Through by Playing Hardball
Private school voucher bill passes House, giving victory to Gov. Abbott despite use of threats and other hardball tactics to secure votes.
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Texas Poised to Create the Largest Voucher Program in the Country
The Texas House has approved a $1 billion school voucher program. It’s the latest victory for a school choice movement that’s ...
Voucher critics test new strategy at eleventh hour: Let Texas voters decide
An amendment set to be proposed Wednesday would let voters have the final say on whether Texas should subsidize private ...
Abbott to expand US manufacturing as tariffs loom
Abbott Laboratories will make new investments in US manufacturing, with the impact of tariffs on medical devices and ...