Even though Democrats and rural Republicans shot down Abbott's plan during the regular session, the governor hasn't given up, a top strategist said. Texas txlege GregAbbott schoolvouchers TexasSchools TexasGOP
Gov. Greg Abbott has made school vouchers, opposed by both Democrats and rural Republicans, a major priority.The Republican governor likely will call a special session of the Texas Legislature on school vouchers in October, his top political strategist. That session would follow the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, scheduled for September in the Texas Senate.
Abbott staked considerable political capital on vouchers, touring the state and speaking at a religious schools to promote the idea. As in years past, the proposal faced strong resistance from both Democrats and rural Republicans and failed to build support in the Texas House. Pointing to voucher programs in other states, Democrats warned that Abbott's scheme would decimate public schools while giving rise to non-accredited private schools with poor student outcomes. Rural Republicans are similarly resistant, worrying that vouchers will sound the death knell for already financially strapped rural school districts.
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