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The Texas Tribune on MSN3d
In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball
Anti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political ...
‘School choice’ vote shows Greg Abbott’s growing power in Texas Legislature
Gov. Greg Abbott's victory on "school choice" is not only a signature accomplishment for his political legacy, it cements him ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN13d
Gov. Greg Abbott sets Nov. 4 special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat
The decision to wait until November means a narrowly divided Congress will be down a Democratic representative for most of ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN6d
Abbott gave Trump credit when Texas closed a border site for booking migrants. But arrests were already low.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas was able to close the Jim Hogg County facility because of Trump’s immigration policies. Records ...
Dallas Morning News on MSN12d
Gov. Greg Abbott sets date for special election in Houston area congressional district
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott sits before President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an education event and executive order signing ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN11d
Texas Supreme Court Justice Jeff Boyd to retire
Gov. Greg Abbott will have the opportunity to appoint Boyd’s replacement, furthering his influence on the high court.
Washington Examiner3d
Texas House passes billion-dollar school voucher bill
The Texas House passed a sweeping school choice bill on Wednesday that Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) celebrated as a historic achievement and pledged to sign into law swiftly. In an 85-63 vote ...