Gov. Greg Abbott Vows Texas Legislature Will Pass School Choice Proposals. Here's Why.

Austin American-Statesman, El Paso Times
Wed, 03/22/2023 - 4:00am

Gov. Greg Abbott spoke to a crowd of school choice supporters one day before an education savings account bill goes to committee.

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