Texas Gov. Abbott, Rep. Hinojosa spar over school vouchers

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says vouchers could lead to less funding for public schools
In his push for private school vouchers, Gov. Greg Abbott has repeatedly emphasized he has no intention of harming public schools. But the Texas Republican this week acknowledged that his priority policy would in fact result in public schools losing money.
'Call me a liar to my face': Texas Gov. Abbott, Rep. Hinojosa spar over school vouchers
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has made enacting a "school choice" plan his top priority for 2025. But an Austin Democrat is pushing back.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
AUSTIN — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott delivered his 2025 State of the State address on Sunday, Feb. 2, discussing his main priorities for the 89th session of the Texas Legislature, which is underway until June 2.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's message on school vouchers gets a little muddled at key moment
Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t always the best messenger for his own priorities. That was clear again this week as he advocated for a school choice program that would allow parents to use state funding to pay for a portion of a private school’s tuition,
Did Gov. Abbott just admit that school vouchers will defund public schools?
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott may have given lawmakers opposing school choice a sounding board to rally further support against sending taxpayer dollars to private and parochial schooling. Earlier this week,
Greg Abbott Responds After Dallas Police Refuse to Join ICE Raids
Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott's office responded Thursday to news that his state's second-largest police department ...
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick prove Texas Republicans are not united
Texas Republicans are moving quickly to pass their economic and social priorities through the Legislature, but the party is ...
Gov. Greg Abbott sets an agenda that could succeed, but the Capitol is a volatile place
Throughout his 10 years as governor, Abbott has experienced highs and lows in getting his agenda passed. Now, after a 2024 ...
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Gov. Greg Abbott wants to set a high bar for local tax increases
Local officials, school advocates and tax policy experts said such a proposal could have dire impacts on basic services.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott backs Trump tariffs — warns Canada to be ‘careful’ about fighting back
The word of caution was delivered amid speculation that Trudeau would impose tariffs on only Republican US states as pushback against Trump’s long-awaited taxing program.
Gov. Greg Abbott offers Trump land, military bases and jail cells to support deportation
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offered President Donald Trump land for more border wall, military bases to house federal authorities ...
Donald Trump invites Greg Abbott to the White House
The Texas governor will join the president to discuss immigration, and as Trump signs an order banning transgender athletes ...
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Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature
Greg Abbott from often feuding factions of Texas ... covering policies that appeal to all factions of a divided Texas GOP. For business-minded Republicans, Abbott prioritized property tax cuts ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief in State of the State address
Gov. Greg Abbott will deliver his 2025 State of the State address at 5 p.m. outlining legislative priorities. Watch live on ...
Texas Gov. Abbott signals he's open to legislative 'clarity' on abortion ban but defends law
"Protecting the life of the mother is of paramount importance... any doctor who fails to do that is actually violating their ...