CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | Gary Borders
The Texas House on April 17 passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s schoolvoucher bill after a yearslong campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who presides over the Senate, announced the next day he recommended that chamber accept the House version, which prioritizes children with special-education needs for vouchers. The Senate version, which is less restrictive, passed in early February.
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