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Texas has a state budget surplus of $32.7 billion, yes, $1 billion, and public schools are suffering. Our governor wants to invest in giving people $8,000 in vouchers to spend on homeschool or private school. What is this money oversight? Why would so many people from out of state want to invest in getting this bill passed in Texas? Follow the money. Someone other than the politicians who benefit from donations will benefit! Is there something I'm missing about how this money is being spent? The only people who will suffer from vouchers are Texas kids.
Please wake up. Do we want to live stuck at the bottom of the barrel of good education? no! Spend that money on public schools and give all children the best education possible. Get your kids educated for “job growth” in Texas. These companies moving to Texas are bringing with them employees who have the skills and knowledge needed to do the job. We must educate Texas children! Do not vote for candidates who support education vouchers. Make our public education the best it can be.
Terry Gilleland, Wichita Falls
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