Texas Legislature

Senate Concurs On Voucher Changes, Sending Bill To Abbott

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The Texas Senate on Thursday afternoon concurred with the House’s changes to its private school voucher bill, voting 19-12 to send the measure to the governor, according to the Quorum Report.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled that he will sign it into law.

“School choice has come to Texas,” declared Lt. Gov. Patrick.

This is a developing story. It will be updated with more information.

Sam Stockbridge

Sam Stockbridge is an award-winning reporter covering politics and the legislature. When he isn’t wonking out at the Capitol, you can find him birding or cycling around Austin.

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