
Governor Greg Abbott, former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows expressed support for school choice in Texas. During a media event at the Texas Capitol, they emphasized the importance of parental involvement in education, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
Governor Abbott emphasized the significance of school choice, stating, "School choice is important for parents and essential for students." He noted that "Texas is on the cusp of game-changing legislation," describing its potential impact on education in the state. Governor Ducey also spoke on the issue, saying, "This is a not a partisan issue, this is an American issue" and pointed to the broader national implications of Texas' approach to school choice, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Lieutenant Governor Patrick defended school choice, stating, "Anyone who says that school choice is undermining education, that is simply a total lie." Speaker Burrows pointed to House Bills 2 and 3 as efforts to fund public education while expanding school choice. Members of the Texas Senate and House education committees gathered at the Capitol, showing momentum for the initiative. Governor Abbott and supporters connected the effort to preparing students for industries like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and aerospace, while recognizing those advocating for parental involvement in education, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.