July 26, 2024      2:11 PM

Updated: In laying out Texas budget priorities, Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick push school vouchers while Speaker Phelan does not

Abbott and Patrick sent a joint letter to agencies regarding LARs including mention of ESAs; Phelan seems to be prioritizing the independence of the House, saying the "members of the Texas House will drive the budget process and priorities in the session."

Editor’s note: After Patrick went on his tirade about “Renegade Dade,” Phelan issued a statement that was more subtle. The story is updated to reflect that – SB

Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on Thursday evening finally sent guidance to state agencies for their budget priorities including “school choice.”

Speaker Dade Phelan took a different approach.

By Scott Braddock

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