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Governor Greg Abbott is urging Texans to support parent empowerment and the expansion of education freedom in Texas. Speaking at the Texas Public Policy Foundation's Parent Empowerment Rally at the Texas Capitol, Governor Abbott expressed his commitment to delivering school choice for all Texans. He emphasized that parents know what is best for their children and that school choice is crucial in providing a brighter future for every child in the state.

During his speech, Governor Abbott highlighted his efforts to expand education freedom and state-funded Education Savings Accounts to every student in Texas. He stressed the importance of passing legislation that empowers parents to make decisions about their children's education. The Governor also called on lawmakers to prioritize school choice and work together to make it a reality.

The Parent Empowerment Rally, hosted by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, brought together parents, students, and advocates to discuss the pathway for expanding parental rights in education. The event was attended by over 275 participants, including elected officials and parent empowerment advocates.

Governor Abbott's support for school choice was first announced in his 2023 State of the State address, where he declared education freedom as an emergency item for the 88th Legislative Session. In June, four critical pieces of parent empowerment legislation were signed into law by Governor Abbott.

The Governor's push for school choice has gained significant momentum, with a majority of rural, urban, and suburban Texans supporting increased parental rights in education. Governor Abbott's message to Texans is clear: the time for school choice is now, and through collaboration and determination, school choice can be achieved for the benefit of all Texas students.

For additional details, please follow this link: https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-promotes-school-choice-momentum-at-texas-capitol