Gov. Abbott Fast-Tracks School Voucher Legislation.

Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), also known as vouchers, an emergency item in his 2025 State of the State address. This move accelerates voucher legislation, allowing lawmakers to vote before the standard 60-day waiting period—and a decision could come as soon as this week.

At the heart of the debate is Senate Bill 2, which proposes a $10,000 universal voucher, diverting state funds away from Texas public schools, which already face funding challenges while serving 5.5 million students.

How to Take Action:

✅ Join a Texas PTA – Strengthen advocacy efforts by becoming a member at joinpta.org.
✅ Stay Informed – Review key legislation affecting students at txpta.org/legislative-priorities.
✅ Tell Your Legislators:

• Fund public schools first – The state’s per-student funding has fallen behind inflation.
• Hold vouchers accountable – Private school programs should meet the same financial and transparency standards as public schools.
• Let Texans vote – Urge lawmakers to put vouchers on the statewide ballot.

Make your voice heard by completing the Texas PTA Call to Action today: Take Action Here.

For more updates, visit the Fort Worth ISD Council of PTAs Facebook page: facebook.com/FWISDPTA.

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