Voters decide on 3 Texas House seats that could impact Gov. Abbott's school voucher program

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

64% : She supports Abbott's plan, arguing it benefits students with special education needs and encourages public schools to improve through increased competition.
58% : Abbott's School Choice Plan would allocate $5 million -- $8,000 annually -- in tax-funded support for families with children transitioning from public schools to private schooling statewide.
58% : His campaign website touts a commitment to fully funding public education, yet he also supports school vouchers.
50% : With his efforts dating back to 2017, school choice is a top priority for Abbott, who argues that parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children, whether that be traditional public schools, charter schools or private institutions.
48% : The Republican votes against the voucher plan mainly came from rural lawmakers, whose constituents rely more on public schools because there are fewer private schools available.
47% : Opponents argue that the proposal will mainly benefit wealthy Texans while pulling needed funds away from public schools.
34% : In District 70, which covers parts of southern Collin County, Democrat Mihaela Plesa has campaigned against Abbott's plan, prioritizing public education funding.

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