Earlier this week, Governor Greg Abbott boosted the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media availability with former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
“School choice is important for parents and essential for students,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is on the cusp of game-changing legislation. No one knows better than a parent about the power and importance of school choice for children. We must prioritize our students. As Governor, we will ensure Texas ranks No. 1 for educating our students. That starts by passing school choice this session.”
“This is a not a partisan issue, this is an American issue,” said Governor Ducey. “No state as big, impactful, and consequential as Texas has passed school choice yet. I am fully supportive of what you and your chambers are trying to do here with universal school choice. When Texas passes this, it will change everything for every child in this state and across the nation.”
“Texas is funding education at one the highest levels ever,” said Lieutenant Governor Patrick. “But every parent deserves a choice. Anyone who says that school choice is undermining education, that is simply a total lie. School choice is only going to make our schools more competitive and better for every child in Texas.”
“We can fully fund public education and do school choice at the same time,” said Speaker Burrows. “This is why the Texas House has been committed to passing House Bill 2 and House Bill 3 in tandem. We are excited to get the opportunity to get the legislation on the Governor’s desk to become law.”
Watch the Governor’s full media availability here.
Joined by members of the Texas Senate Committee on Education and Texas House Committee on Public Education, Governor Abbott indicated that passing school choice will put Texas on the pathway to becoming No. 1 in educating students. The Governor also pointed to the benefits a school choice program can have in Texas, mentioning that school choice can help Texas stay competitive in crucial industries like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and aerospace. Additionally, Governor Abbott thanked Governor Ducey, Lieutenant Governor Patrick, and Speaker Burrows for their leadership in empowering parents across the state and nation with school choice.
Article source and photo credit: Office of the Governor Greg Abbott
