Politics & Government

Texas Democrats In Congress Say It's ‘Unacceptable' Gov. Abbott Hasn't Released Billions In Stimulus For Public Education

They want action and are asking the U.S. Department of Education to step in.

(Scott McDonald/Patch)

April 22, 2021

Texas Democrats in Congress have signed a letter saying Governor Greg Abbott has not released billions in federal stimulus funding intended for public education, which they say is unacceptable.

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They want action and are asking the U.S. Department of Education to step in.

The letter was sent to Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Monday, April 19, and is signed by all 13 Texas Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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