Elevating Education
Education is essential to preserve liberty. We must continue to invest in early education and higher education, and expand school choice in Texas. Our goal is to give teachers the tools and resources they need to help our children succeed.
Priorities
High-Quality PreK
The purpose of funding high-quality PreK is to set higher standards, evaluate their effectiveness and eliminate what doesn’t work. It ensures PreK works rather than wastes taxpayer money.
Governor's University Research Initiative (GURI)
We are continuing our mission to advance Texas universities to be among the best in the nation. Recruiting internationally renowned researchers elevates our universities, spurs economic development and helps create jobs.
School Finance
School finance is not about financing our schools. It’s about providing our students with the best education possible. With a sense of urgency, we will create better ways to fund education.
School Choice
No child should be in the wrong school because of their zip code. Parents should be empowered to choose the school that’s best for their child.
Related News
Governor Abbott Signs School Finance Reform Legislation
Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 21 (HB 21) to create a school finance commission as well as provide immediate funding for public education, historic funding for charter school facilities and new programs for students with special needs.
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Establishing School Choice For Students With Disabilities
The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 253 or SB 2, which address Governor Abbott’s call to provide school choice for students with disabilities.
Governor Abbott Thanks Lawmakers For Supporting Legislation Establishing A School Finance Commission
The following lawmakers have declared their support for HB 191 or SB 16, which address Governor Abbott’s call to establish a school finance commission.
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For School Finance Reform
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for school finance reform is generating growing support across Texas. School finance reform is part of the Governor's 20-item agenda for the ongoing special legislative session.
Governor Abbott Announces Growing Support For School Choice For Special Needs Students
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that his call for school choice for special needs students is generating growing support across Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott Announces Texas Public Elementary School Reading Initiative
Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath today announced a comprehensive reading initiative – Texas Readers – to strengthen the reading skills of students across the state.
Governor Abbott Honors Texas Educators At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception at the Governor's Mansion honoring educators from across Texas.
Governor Abbott Rallies For Texas Charter Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today attended and delivered remarks at a rally for the Texas Charter School Association (TCSA) at the Texas Capitol.
Governor Abbott Hosts Reception Recognizing Governor’s University Research Initiative Recruits
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception recognizing researchers recruited through the Governor’s University Research Initiative program (GURI) and officials from Texas universities at the Texas Governor’s Mansion.
Advocates Praise Governor Abbott’s Call For Expanded School Choice
Governor Greg Abbott today listed expanding school choice as one his legislative priorities in his State of the State address.