Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has dismissed rumors that he would join Donald Trump's cabinet, reaffirming his commitment to Texas.
Patrick has made it clear that his top legislative priority is pushing for private school vouchers, a contentious issue that has faced opposition in the Texas House. Despite previous setbacks, Patrick believes there is now enough support to pass the bill.
He also emphasized his focus on border security, aligning with Governor Greg Abbott and former President Trump on the issue.
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It’s frustrating to see Dan Patrick pushing for school vouchers yet again. Vouchers divert public money away from public schools that desperately need funding and funnel it into private institutions, which lack the same accountability. Texas should be focusing on improving public education for all kids, not just the ones whose families can afford private schools. This is just another way to widen the inequality gap in education.
@5G63292Libertarian1yr1Y
Good to see Lt. Gov. Patrick sticking to his guns on school vouchers—parents should have the freedom to choose where their kids go to school without government interference. Hopefully, this means more competition and less bureaucracy in education!
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick names private school vouchers as his top legislative priority
School voucher supporters say they have the votes to get a bill across both the Texas Senate, led by Patrick, and the House, which has repeatedly blocked such proposals.
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