Gov. Greg Abbott Puts Political Strength Behind School Choice Supporters

The Texas governor aims to unseat Republicans who blocked education savings funds from the omnibus education bill last year.
Gov. Greg Abbott Puts Political Strength Behind School Choice Supporters
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about border security during a campaign stop endorsing state Rep. Ben Bumgarner in Roanoke, Texas, on Feb. 13, 2024. Jana J. Pruet/The Epoch Times
Jana J. Pruet
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ROANOKE, Texas—Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is making campaign stops across the state ahead of the March primary in an attempt to unseat incumbent lawmakers who blocked school choice, one of his top priorities last year.

On Tuesday, Mr. Abbott made a stop in Roanoke, where he endorsed school choice supporter and Republican state Rep. Ben Bumgarner, who is facing two opponents in the upcoming primary. Republicans Carlos Andino Jr. and Vincent Gallo are vying to replace Mr. Bumgarner on the November ballot.

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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