The bipartisan vote was a rebuke of the governor and of the state Senate, which was set...
Jaymie Archer hugs her son Evan, 12, as they pray during a rally about school vouchers Tuesday March 21, 2023, at Cypress Christian School in Houston. Gov. Greg Abbott spoke about the issue and asked parents to contact their legislators.The Texas House voted Thursday to restrict public funds from subsidizing private education, a major rebuke of Gov. Greg Abbott and the state Senate, which was expected to pass a so-called voucher program later in the day.
“This process with this amendment turns things really in the wrong direction. It is the proverbial cart before the horse," he said. In past sessions,. If Buckley had been successful, it would have allowed the House to avoid any provocation of the governor or lieutenant governor. The House's measure still needs approval from the Senate and from Abbott, and members could still decide to ultimately approve a voucher program later this session – but it proves there's not a strong desire in the House to go on-record as supporting vouchers.
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