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Talarico Urges Abbott's Donor Testify Over School Choice

Many Republicans in Texas have passionately supported school choice, but state Rep. James Talarico (D) now suggests there are other factors at play. The Democrat congressman has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) of supporting the effort because of his donors, specifically a Mr. Jeffery S. Yass, who has donated $12 million to Governor Abbott. READ MORE.

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Talarico Urges Abbott's Donor Testify Over School Choice — By Texas Politics' Daniel Molina — Many Republicans in Texas have passionately supported school choice, but state Rep. James Talarico (D) now suggests there are other factors at play. The Democrat congressman has accused Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) of supporting the effort because of his donors, specifically a Mr. Jeffery S. Yass, who has donated $12 million to Governor Abbott.

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina

Daniel Molina is a managing editor and legislative correspondent with a decade of experience covering the evolving political landscape of the American South and Southwest.