Gov. Abbott unveils property tax relief, school choice

Texas Gov. Abbott calls new property tax relief, teacher pay raises, and school choice in State of the State address
Before 1,100 attendees at the Arnold Oil Company in Austin, the governor announced seven of his top priorities
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Texans also heard from their fellow citizens as part of the Democratic Party’s response to Abbott’s speech, with state Democrats enlisting a public school educator, an OB/GYN, electricians’ union representative and the state’s Democratic chair to represent what the party hoped to project as the voice of everyday Texans.
Gov. Abbott unveils property tax relief, school choice among his 7 emergency items
Gov. Greg Abbott, speaking to a throng of more than 800 attendees at his State of the State address, unveiled school choice, property tax relief, and teacher pay raises among his seven emergency items for legislators to address immediately during the ongoing legislation session.
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Those are property tax relief, investment in water infrastructure, expanding career training, cybersecurity, bail reform, teacher pay and school choice. School choice has been on the governor's wish list for some time and this could be the year it happens.
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Abbott outlined his priorities for this legislative session, including his plans for education, property taxes and water infrastructure, among other items.
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