This marks the third time Governor Abbott has tried to implement the program known as education savings accounts. The proposal would allow families to use taxpayer dollars to pay for private schools.
"This is not a partisan issue. We have a strong coalition of Republicans and Democrats that believe in public education. It is that simple," said Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer, Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
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