On Monday, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a proponent of school choice, issued a legal opinion stating that there is no constitutional barrier prohibiting Texas from implementing such programs.
“Texas parents should have the right to choose the best school for their kids, and every Texas child deserves the opportunity to attend a good, safe school where they can learn and thrive,” said Attorney General Paxton. “Today I issued a legal opinion which informs the Texas Legislature that there are no constitutional barriers to enacting school choice in Texas. It’s time to empower Texas parents and provide additional educational opportunities so every Texas child can reach their dreams.”
State Senator Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe, who chairs the Senate Education Committee, requested the legal opinion after proposing Senate Bill 8, which suggests the establishment of Education Savings Accounts (“ESAs”) using taxpayer funds.
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