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Texas governor signs $1 billion voucher bill in milestone for school choice supporters nationally

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a $1 billion voucher program into law. The signing on Saturday caps a yearslong effort by Republican supporters in the state to use public dollars to fund private school education.
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Texas lawmakers advance school choice bill after nearly 11 hours of debate

After nearly 11 hours of debate, the Texas House approved early Thursday a controversial bill that would provide eligible families with public funds to help pay for private school tuition.