From May 10th, 2012 onward various articles, political statements, appointments, and interviews point towards the issue of school choice as a leading education topic for the Texas Legislature's 83rd session in January of 2013.
This page is a collection of relevant articles related to the issue of school choice and vouchers in the 83rd Legislative session.
Note: All referenced articles and many others will be curated in the Diigo Group Texas Education Issues in the Texas 83rd Legislature which is open for public view/join
September
Texas table is tilting towards vouchers 9/1/12
August
Video posted of Senator Dan Patrick discussing vouchers and school choice at RNC 8/31/12
Jeb Bush states that shopping for schools is like shopping for milk 8/31/12 (Dan Patrick referenced Jeb Bush in the May 10, 2012 interview with Texas Tribune)
Senator Dan Patrick pushes for school choice at Republican National Convention 8/30/12
Joe Smith column on Senate Education committee looking at vouchers 8/28/12
School vouchers getting closer 8/27/12
Michael Williams appointed Commissioner of Texas Education Agency 8/27/12
Lt. Governor David Dewhurst declares support for school choice legislation 8/28/12
Senate hearing examines vouchers and school choice 8/24/12
Texas Senators examine school choice 8/24/12
School choice the "Photo ID" bill of the 83rd session 8/5/12
May-July
Louisiana's bold bid to privatize Schools 6/1/12 (Dan Patrick references Louisiana's efforts in May 10, 2012 interview with Texas Tribune)
Dan Patrick's May 10th interview with Texas Tribune 5/10/12 (notes and video Link)
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