Texas Senate passes school choice bill; heads to Abbott's desk
The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school tuition.
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The controversial school choice bill allows for taxpayer money to be used to help qualifying students pay for private school tuition.
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