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Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks as support builds for school vouchers
The approach echoes President Donald Trump's rhetoric and underscores the stakes for Abbott after months of pressuring lawmakers to pass the priority measure.
Will the Texas House pass a school voucher bill? Here's why Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating
If the author and all co-authors vote for House Bill 3, it would pass the lower chamber. The controversial program, also called school choice, would use public money to pay for children’s private school tuition.
Texas House has enough votes to pass a school choice bill, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott believes the Texas House will pass a school choice bill. On Wednesday, 75 Republicans signed on to co-author HB3. The House must still decide on which school choice bill to support. AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas House has enough votes to pass school choice legislation, Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday.
Texas governor says he has votes to pass school voucher bill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he has the votes in the state Legislature to pass a school voucher bill. The Senate passed its version of the bill earlier this month.
Gov. Greg Abbott celebrates as Texas House majority endorses ‘school choice’ bill
Texas Republicans’ demand for a school voucher-style program appears poised to clear a major hurdle as a slim majority of House members have signaled their support. Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated Wednesday that 75 Republican representatives signed on as co-authors to House Bill 3,
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Texas Official Defends DEI Hiring Practices, Backed by Governor Abbott Amid Politically Charged Debate in Austin
Texas official confronted over DEI hiring practices, leading to a wider debate on race and respect in state politics.
Texas A&M System bans drag shows at its 11 institutions, citing Trump, Abbott directives
The news comes at a time when LGBTQ students are still reeling from SB 17 (anti-DEI bill) and when 148 anti-LGBTQ bills have ...
Abbott Laboratories stock rises Friday, still underperforms market
Abbott Laboratories hit a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak of $136.99, which the company achieved on February ...
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Governor Abbott Touts Success of Operation Lone Star with Over 110 Arrests During Recent Texas Border Security Push
Texas Governor stresses Operation Lone Star success, citing over 531,500 apprehensions and significant drug seizures.
With Trump in office, Gov. Greg Abbott has no plan to ramp down Texas border operation
Some state budget writers are questioning how much longer Texas should continue pouring money into Gov. Greg Abbott’s $11 ...
This famous — and adorable — NC kid guest-starred on ‘Abbott Elementary’ this week
One of North Carolina’s rising rap stars — and arguably the most adorable — is in the spotlight after a guest appearance in ...
Why two border counties are joining Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star after migration slows
Migrant encounters at the Texas-Mexico border have declined for months. Even so, one county along the border just declared a ...
6-year-old rapper from Salisbury appearing on ABC’s Abbott Elementary
A little girl from Salisbury is making waves on the stage with her rap skills, and now she’s making an appearance on the Emmy ...
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Softball’s Alicia Abbott Amasses 100 Wins
Head softball coach Alicia Abbott achieved 100 career wins following the team's Feb. 14 victory against St. John's University ...
Why Cincinnati Reds' Andrew Abbott might not be ready for season, what Reds might do next
Cincinnati Reds starter Andrew Abbott finished 2024 on the injured list with a shoulder impingement. He's on a slower spring ...