Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on supporters at Parent Empowerment Day in Austin to back House Bill 3, a universal school choice proposal. Abbott urged Texans to voice their support as the Texas House Public Education Committee began accepting public testimony, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.

Governor Abbott, speaking to over 300 people, defended the school choice plan, saying critics only want more funding and stated, "More money is not a goal. It’s a means to an end." He urged supporters, "It’s essential that you show up to the committee hearing and register your support in favor of school choice," and called claims against the plan "lies." Abbott said the plan has support "from every demographic and region," promised full public education funding, and assured home-schooling parents they would keep control over their curriculum, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.

Governor Abbott, supported by Speaker Dustin Burrows and other Texas Representatives, reiterated his commitment to making school choice an emergency item this legislative session, stating that "Texas will be put on a pathway to becoming the No. 1 state in the nation for educating students." As discussions continue, Texans are monitoring the progress of House Bill 3 and its potential impact on the state's education system, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.