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State of Texas: Republican election gains boost governor’s ‘school choice’ plan
In addition to solid wins at the top of the ticket, Republicans also flipped seats held by Democrats, adding to the GOP majority in the Texas legislature.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott to hold school choice news conference on Wednesday
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will hold a news conference in Tyler on Wednesday to discuss school choice, one of Abbott's legislative priorities. Democrats and rural Republicans have teamed up to block school choice bills in past legislative sessions.
Governor Abbott pushes for school choice following election night results, raising concerns from public schools
After last night’s election results Governor Greg Abbott is now one step closer to passing school choice in Texas, which according to his plan would allow taxpayer funds to follow each child and help parents pay for private school tuition.
State of Texas: Republican Party makes major gains in South Texas
Historic gains for Texas Republicans brings fallout for Texas Democrats.  We dig deeper into the changes happening now after losses in traditional blue strongholds. We speak with former State Rep. Larry Gonzales and NPR Texas Newsroom editor Lauren McGaughy about the potential impact on the Texas legislative session.
State of Texas: GOP election gains boost Abbott's 'school choice' plan
Republicans dominate on election night, and the results bring a big boost for plans to allow public funding for private schools. We look at the potential path for Governor Abbott’s Education Savings Account plan after Tuesday’s vote.
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Texas Intensifies Border Security, Governor Abbott Reports Over 48,500 Arrests Under Operation Lone Star
Texas strengthens border security, leading to over 500,000 apprehensions and the seizure of significant fentanyl quantities.
What happens if Donald Trump calls on Texas officials to go to Washington?
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who oversees the Texas Senate, would become the governor for the remainder of Abbott’s current term ...
“God’s plan is always better”: Ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry speaks at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s annual McLane Lecture
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) hosted the 47th governor of Texas Rick Perry, who served as governor from 2000 to ...
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Gov. Abbott Poised to Push Through School Voucher Program in Texas Amid Concerns from Houston Educators
In a post-election landscape shaped by Republican victories, Texas Governor Greg Abbott asserts he has enough legislative ...
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Texas Democrats underperformed yet again. Now what?
Tuesday was another electoral blowout in which Democrats underperformed expectations, weakening their case that Texas is a battleground state worthy of investment and attention from the national party ...
Texas Lt. Gov. responds to Trump campaign sharing false claims of vote flipping
The Republican Lieutenant Governor of Texas is responding to false claims shared by presidential nominee Donald Trump's ...
Which Texas Republican is in line for a Trump White House job?
What Texans are most interested in, though, is who might be leaving the state to join his federal ranks. The governor could ...
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As Abbott Takes a Victory Lap, Texas Dems Keep Losing
A school voucher program is closer than ever in Texas, and a Democrat winning statewide office still seems to be a long way ...
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How Trump’s Anti-Immigration Plans Could Take Center Stage in Texas
When Trump left office in 2021, Governor Greg Abbott surged resources to the state ... It includes the deployment of ...
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Texas lieutenant governor vows, 'We are going to close this sucker down'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick discusses how he, Gov. Greg Abbott and President-elect Trump will work together to close the ...