AUSTIN — Today, The Texas Tribune published an article highlighting Senator Cruz’s six-figure ad buy applauding the hard work of 14 Texas House legislators who have been vocal in supporting School Choice, the civil rights issue of the 21st century.
The article also highlights Cruz’s continued fight for a brighter future for the next generation of Texans and Americans.
In part, the article states the following.
Sen. Ted Cruz is entering deeper into the fight over school vouchers in the state Legislature, unveiling a six-figure ad buy Thursday praising state House members who support the effort.
Cruz also led legislation in Congress to expand college savings plans to include public, private, religious, and home-school educational expenses, saying “school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century.” The bill mirrors legislation in the state House and Senate, which would create education savings accounts that can be used for private and parochial education.
“‘Every parent knows choices matter,’ Cruz says in the ads. ‘For too long, Texas parents haven’t had the freedom to choose the right school for their kids. This has to change. School system bureaucrats have fought us every step of the way. But the courage and determination of a few Texas legislators means there’s new hope for our kids.’
Cruz’s ads name 14 House Republicans: Speaker Dustin Burrows, Brent Money of Greenville, Joanne Shofner of Nacogdoches, Trey Wharton of Huntsville, Janis Holt of Silsbee, Matt Morgan of Richmond, A.J. Louderback of Victoria, Alan Schoolcraft of McQueeney, Wes Virdell of Brady, Helen Kerwin of Glen Rose, Shelley Luther of Tom Bean, Don McLaughlin of Uvalde, Marc LaHood of San Antonio and Andy Hopper of Decatur.
Burrows will also honor Cruz on the House floor on Thursday for his advocacy of school vouchers.
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