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Texas lawmakers to debate school choice bill backed by Gov. Abbott
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Texas lawmakers to debate school choice bill backed by Gov. Abbott

Texas lawmakers will debate Senate Bill 2, which would allow families to use public school tax dollars for private and home schools, sparking debate statewide. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.

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