Video purportedly showing San Antonio ISD skirting anti-trans sports ban far from a smoking gun

Right-wing group Accuracy In Media said undercover clip shows a district employee bending state rules. It’s not clear he did.

by Michael Karlis February 20, 2025May 9, 2025

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Report: San Antonio-area schools could lose more than $100 million in funding under voucher bill

Northside ISD alone stands to lose $41 million in funding, followed by North East ISD and San Antonio ISD.

by Michael Karlis February 19, 2025May 6, 2025

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San Antonio’s NEISD shutters three school campuses as $39 million budget deficit looms

‘We’ve been told the district is being transparent, but there are many factors that haven’t been discussed,’ one teacher said.

by Michael Karlis February 11, 2025February 22, 2025

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School-voucher ‘evangelist’ with Texas ties on leave after gay porn videos resurface

Anti-LGBTQ+ operative Corey DeAngelis has ties to Gov. Greg Abbott and was involved a recent San Antonio political campaign.

by Michael Karlis September 25, 2024April 16, 2025

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Texas governor rails against cross-dressing teachers at San Antonio campaign event

Greg Abbott was in the Alamo City to support Texas House candidate Marc LaHood and campaign against a GOP incumbent who didn’t back school vouchers.

by Michael Karlis February 20, 2024May 14, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott endorses 58 Republicans who backed his failed voucher bill

Notably absent were the 21 House GOP members who voted against the measure — a sign the governor plans to make good on a threat to primary Republicans who don’t support his education agenda.

by Michael Karlis November 21, 2023December 29, 2023

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Greg Abbott’s special legislative session ends with no action on school vouchers

Observers expect Abbott to call an unprecedented fourth special session Tuesday afternoon.

by Michael Karlis November 7, 2023November 18, 2024

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Abbott’s voucher hopes fade as Texas House recesses until next week

The House won’t reconvene until Monday or Tuesday, which would leave virtually no time to debate and pass voucher legislation.

by Michael Karlis November 2, 2023November 8, 2023

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Abbott says he’s reached an agreement on vouchers; Texas lawmakers say otherwise

Gov. Greg Abbott said he struck a deal with House Speaker Dade Phelan on Tuesday, but Phelan’s office was less committal, and one House member said the proposal still isn’t going anywhere.

by Michael Karlis October 31, 2023December 11, 2023

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Survey: Abbott’s school vouchers not top priority for Texas voters

Vouchers aren’t a priority for Democrat or GOP voters. School safety rated higher for both as an education concern.

by Michael Karlis October 26, 2023April 19, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls special session to pass property tax cuts, says other sessions will follow

School vouchers — the priority on which Abbott spent the most political capital this session — were notably absent from his list but could be a priority in the next session he calls.

by Sanford Nowlin May 30, 2023August 16, 2023

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No teacher raises, no vouchers: Lawmakers fail to reach compromise on school funding bill

The end of House Bill 100 is a bittersweet victory for public education advocates who vehemently oppose school voucher programs but lament that schools won’t get additional funds to pay for teacher raises or balance their budgets.

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 28, 2023August 13, 2023

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Texas Senate committee revises school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.

by Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune May 22, 2023May 25, 2025

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Gov. Greg Abbott rails against ‘leftist radical agenda’ during San Antonio school voucher speech

Abbott touted his signature school voucher bill as it remains stuck in Texas’ lower legislative chamber.

by Michael Karlis April 14, 2023December 20, 2023

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Top Texas education official admits on audio that governor’s voucher plan would cut public school funds

Deputy Texas Education Agency Commissioner Steve Lecholop — a former San Antonio ISD school board member — said the program would mean ‘less money’ for school districts.

by Sanford Nowlin February 15, 2023July 27, 2025

San Antonio Flavor, Limited Tickets Remain!

Texas school vouchers

Video purportedly showing San Antonio ISD skirting anti-trans sports ban far from a smoking gun

Report: San Antonio-area schools could lose more than $100 million in funding under voucher bill

San Antonio’s NEISD shutters three school campuses as $39 million budget deficit looms

School-voucher ‘evangelist’ with Texas ties on leave after gay porn videos resurface

Texas governor rails against cross-dressing teachers at San Antonio campaign event

Gov. Greg Abbott endorses 58 Republicans who backed his failed voucher bill

Greg Abbott’s special legislative session ends with no action on school vouchers

Abbott’s voucher hopes fade as Texas House recesses until next week

Abbott says he’s reached an agreement on vouchers; Texas lawmakers say otherwise

Survey: Abbott’s school vouchers not top priority for Texas voters

Gov. Greg Abbott calls special session to pass property tax cuts, says other sessions will follow

No teacher raises, no vouchers: Lawmakers fail to reach compromise on school funding bill

Texas Senate committee revises school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Gov. Greg Abbott rails against ‘leftist radical agenda’ during San Antonio school voucher speech

Top Texas education official admits on audio that governor’s voucher plan would cut public school funds