Throughout Texas’s history, proponents of school vouchers have invested immense resources, both financially and energetically, into their quest for the implementation of “school choice” through legislative means.
The initial proposal of vouchers in the state legislature dates back to 1995, and since then, the misguided policy has continuously been rebuffed in the Texas House and all efforts have failed to become a law. However, the fight for vouchers has only been gaining momentum.
For years now, voucher supporters have formed powerful coalitions and spared no expense, committing millions of dollars to achieve their objectives. This includes prominent figures like Betsy DeVos, former Education Secretary under President Donald Trump, and formidable opponents of public education, West Texas oil billionaires, Tim Dunn and the Wilks brothers.
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