Governor Abbott Statement On Senate Passage Of HB 4
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement regarding the Texas Senate’s passage of House Bill 4, an initiative declared an emergency item by the governor that will implement high-quality education standards for Texas Pre-K students:
“The process of elevating our state’s education system to be first in the nation begins in the critical early learning years of Texas children and I applaud the Texas Senate for getting us one step closer to ensuring HB 4 becomes law. Today’s vote is essential to implementing high-quality education standards for Texas Pre-K students, providing them with the tools necessary to succeed, and improving accountability and transparency measures for participating Pre-K programs across the state. Working together we can – and will – strengthen the foundation for the future success of our state’s early education system for generations to come.”