Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Legal Opinion Could Help Clear Way For School Choice

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Legal Opinion Could Help Clear Way For School Choice
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a border town hall in Brackettville, Texas, on Oct. 11, 2021. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times
Jana J. Pruet
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Education Savings Accounts legislation would not be in violation of constitutional laws, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wrote in a legal opinion published this week that could help to clear the way for school choice.

The opinion was issued in response to Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton’s questions regarding the constitutionality of using state funds to issue vouchers for education outside the public school system, including religious schools. (pdf)
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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