The Texas House on Thursday approved a budget amendment opposing school vouchers — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott and “school choice” advocates this legislative session. Democrats and rural Republicans have traditionally opposed school choice efforts.
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The House voted 86-52 for the amendment against school vouchers after an unsuccessful effort by Republican leadership to table it. The vote demonstrated that any voucher proposal still faces an uphill battle in the lower chamber, even if support has grown in the past two years., D-Robstown, prohibits the use of state funds for “school vouchers or other similar programs.” That includes education savings accounts, the main vehicle for “school choice” that is advancing this session.
Buckley persisted in trying to stop the amendment. He said he was"absolutely certain" his committee would have a"thoughtful discussion" Tuesday about the school choice bills and then decide whether to advance any to the floor.
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