Six items are on the agenda, but the number one reason the Governor brought the legislature back is school choice.
House Democrats held a news conference before the start of the third special session, saying they stand firm against what is called ‘school choice’ legislation.Potential impact of 'school choice' remains drawback for passing voucher program
"They can put as much lipstick on this pig as they want. In the states that have tried this, vouchers don't improve student performance, but what they do do is that they siphon off billions in underfunded public schools," said Rep. James Talarico . Both the House and Senate gaveled in on Monday with resolutions supporting Israel, but they are not unified on school choice.
Gov. Greg Abbott will call a special session in Austin for lawmakers to discuss school choice vouchers. Gov. Abbott says it's a win-win, but Rep. James Talarico of Williamson County says the plan could actually starve public schools. The FOX Texas Trio discusses the pros and cons.
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