After school voucher bill falls apart, supporters and opponents get ready for future fights

Both school voucher supporters and opponents say the defeat of the program at the Texas Legislature last month means they'll have to continue fighting for their priorities in next year's primary election and the 2025 legislative session. (Credit: Michael Stravato for The Texas Tribune)

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Many public school educators and advocates saw the Texas House’s vote blocking school vouchers last month as a forceful rebuke that should signal there’s no path forward left for Gov. Greg Abbott’s top legislative priority this year. But pro-voucher advocates, including private and religious school educators, say they will keep fighting for vouchers — both in the Texas Legislature and at the ballot.