Abbott’s political muscle puts his agenda on fast track in Legislature

The praise for Gov. Greg Abbott from often feuding factions of Texas Republicans gives new energy to his plan for school vouchers and other items on his priority list. (Credit: Michael Cavazos for The Texas Tribune)

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After bringing the hammer down in last year’s elections on fellow Republicans who opposed his priority school voucher bill, Gov. Greg Abbott returned to this year’s legislative session more powerful than ever.