Gov. Greg Abbott Threatens Special Session If Lawmakers Fail to Expand School Choice Bill

Gov. Greg Abbott Threatens Special Session If Lawmakers Fail to Expand School Choice Bill
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference in Austin, Texas, on March 15, 2023. Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
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Texas state lawmakers could be headed back to Austin this summer if they fail to pass school choice legislation for millions of students before the close of session on May 29, warned Gov. Greg Abbott.

“Parents and their children deserve the time and effort this will take,” Abbott said in a statement posted on Twitter May 14.
Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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