Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign $1 billion school choice bill amidst Democratic opposition

Name: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to sign $1 billion school choice bill amidst Democratic opposition
Uploaded: 2025-05-02T20:48:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 12 s
Description: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to sign the $1 billion school choice measure, Senate Bill 2, which establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for private education costs. Many Texas Republican lawmakers will attend the ceremony. Texas Democrats are considering legal action to block the bill, arguing it diverts funds from public schools and benefits wealthy individuals.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to sign the $1 billion school choice measure, Senate Bill 2, which establishes Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for private education costs. Many Texas Republican lawmakers will attend the ceremony. Texas Democrats are considering legal action to block the bill, arguing it diverts funds from public schools and benefits wealthy individuals.