Lawmakers in the Texas House on Thursday approved a bill creating a $1 billion private school voucher program, described as GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority.
“This is an extraordinary victory for the thousands of parents who have advocated for more choices when it comes to the education of their children,” Abbott said in a statement, adding that he would “swiftly sign this bill into law,” reports The Texas Tribune.
The lower chamber signed off on the voucher proposal by a vote of 85-63, with all Democrats present and two Republicans voting against the measure.
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