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TribCast: Is the school choice bill dead in the Texas House?

In this week’s episode, we discuss whether the House’s recent vote to ban school vouchers means a top Gov. Greg Abbott priority is doomed.

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Students sit in art class at Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas, U.S., on Friday, January 29, 2023. Public school officials in rural areas like Lufkin face budget challenges because of proposed school choice legislation, which provides taxpayer-funded alternatives to sending a child to a local public school.
Students sit in art class at Lufkin High School in Lufkin on Jan. 29. Public school officials in rural areas like Lufkin face budget challenges because of proposed school choice legislation, which provides taxpayer-funded alternatives to sending a child to a local public school. Credit: Callghan O'Hare for The Texas Tribune

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In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Patrick and Brian about whether the House’s recent vote to ban school vouchers means a top Gov. Greg Abbott priority is doomed.

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