The Daily Texan by Ali Juell 2/22/2023
Gov. Greg Abbott addressed Texans during the State of The State following a successful reelection campaign. Abbott’s speech in San Marcos last Thursday focused largely on Texas’ role as an “economic juggernaut” while calling for federal actions like increased restrictions at the border.
The address also included a number of priorities for the current legislative session, including the creation of a private school voucher program, additional funding for community colleges with career-specialized education tracks and an increase in the number of mental health professionals accessible to students.
“We cannot let another school year go by without making our schools safer,” Abbott said in his address. “That is why I am making school safety an emergency item this session.”
While praising the quality of Texas’ public schools, Abbott said he considered a top legislative priority to be the parents’ opportunity to obtain a private education for their children. After numerous attempts in previous legislative sessions to provide money to families seeking private education, many Republicans are pushing for private school voucher programs, including Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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