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Abbott calls fourth special session after school vouchers, border bills die in Legislature again

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom / Julián Aguilar, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on November 7, 2023 · Abbott’s agenda for the new special session includes — once again — school vouchers, school safety, and border-related bills.

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Texas teachers are struggling financially. The school voucher war killed a salary raise.

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on December 1, 2023 · Some Texas public school teachers say they have to do side jobs in order to be able to live.

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Gov. Greg Abbott endorses Donald Trump during border trip

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on November 20, 2023 · Abbott made the presidential endorsement after he and Trump served meals to service members deployed for Operation Lone Star, Abbott’s sprawling border security mission.

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Fourth special session (Nov. 20, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 20, 2023 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the fourth special session of the Texas Legislature. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet care.

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GOP-led Texas House votes to remove school voucher provision from education bill

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on November 17, 2023 · House Bill 1 includes funding for school safety and salary raises for teachers. But the measure’s most controversial provision, one creating a school voucher-like program, was stripped from the bill on Friday afternoon.

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