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Governor Greg Abbott has urged the Texas Legislature to expand education freedom and pass school choice legislation at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Parent Empowerment Leadership Summit dinner in Austin. Speaking to a crowd of legislators, parents, educators, and advocates, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of empowering parents to make decisions about their child's education. He called for the implementation of a universal Education Savings Account program in Texas, stating, "I am committed to however long it takes, and I will not stop until we get school choice passed in the state of Texas."

The Governor highlighted the need to expand state-funded Education Savings Accounts to every Texas student, noting that a majority of Texans support parental rights in education. He encouraged all Texans to contact their legislators and voice their support for parent empowerment and expanding education freedom across the state.

The Governor was joined at the summit by CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, Greg Sindelar, President of the Heritage Foundation, Kevin Roberts, and President and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, Brooke Rollins. The summit, hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, brought together policymakers, elected officials, and advocates to discuss the pathway for expanded parental rights in education.

In his 2023 State of the State address, Governor Abbott declared education freedom for all Texans as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session. He has been actively working towards achieving school choice and empowering parents in education since then.

Governor Abbott also called on Texans to participate in School Choice Sunday on October 15, urging them to show their support for parent empowerment. This initiative aims to raise awareness and gather public support for school choice in Texas.

The Governor's efforts to expand education freedom and empower parents in their child's education have gained momentum and support. It remains to be seen how the Texas Legislature will respond to his call to carry education freedom across the finish line.

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