Trump Backs Texas Legislators for Pushing School Vouchers Bill

The larger $8 billion public school funding bill is still being discussed and has implications for school choice.

Students line up for the Uvalde High School graduation ceremony in Uvalde, Texas, on June 24, 2022. Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images

A roomful of Texas lawmakers and Gov. Gregg Abbott joined President Donald Trump on a phone call on Wednesday to reaffirm Republican commitment to universal school choice in the Lone Star State.

The meeting took place in Austin during a break from the House floor. The legislation, which was already approved by the state Senate, earmarks $1 billion for private school vouchers in the first year, or up to $10,000 per selected child.