TFN spokespeople are available for comment in English and Spanish FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 17, 2023 CONTACT: Emily Witt (she/hers), [email protected] AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas State House today voted to remove school vouchers from HB 1, sending the bill back to Committee for review. Vouchers — one of Gov. Abbott’s key priorities — were […]
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