Abbott Signs $1 Billion School Voucher Program Into Law in Historic Victory for Advocates

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a school choice bill into law on Saturday, allocating $1 billion for a voucher program that will allow parents to use public funds to pay for private education, capping off a win for school choice advocates in the state. The new law is seen as a major victory for Republicans and conservative groups who have pushed for expanded school choice options. The program will be administered by the Texas Education Agency and will begin accepting applications next year. Details on how the funds will be allocated to schools and eligible students are still being finalized.