Gov. Abbott gives ultimatum to Texas House Democrats in battle over private school vouchers

A press conference on Friday brought together local leaders and Texas House Democrats, who will now take up SB 1

On Friday, a press conference hosted by the Texas House Democratic Caucus Special Committee on Education brought together at least nine North Texas state representatives alongside leaders from Dallas ISD, Frisco ISD and Plano ISD and representatives from the two unions representing teachers locally, He added,"Public dollars belong in public schools. Period. Corporate private school vouchers only exist to give handouts to wealthy families so their kids can keep attending private and religious schools - while working families foot the bill. The Republican Party of Texas has taken a disturbing step toward overturning our constitutionally-mandated education system that serves over five million Texas children.

The local chapter of the state teacher's union told NBC 5 they are not happy about Abbott’s ultimatum.

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