The Texas Young Republican Federation commends @GovAbbott for standing strong on #SB8, a vital education reform bill. His commitment to expanding school choice — a top priority for our organization — resonates with our shared vision for Texas' educational future. We agree with Gov. Abbott’s assertion that CSSB8, the current version of SB 8, doesn't provide adequate school choice. The limitations on ESA eligibility and shifting focus dilute its original intent, rendering it insufficient. Texans deserve a robust, comprehensive school choice framework. As Governor Abbott prepared to veto the current version of SB 8, we call on the Texas Legislature to broaden the scope of school choice. Let's deliver the educational reform our students and families rightfully deserve. #txlege

Paige Williams, Director of Legislation for Texas Classroom Teachers Association, testifies in opposition to SB8 #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 @TCTA_Paige youtu.be/IZTvmp8kKhI

Michelle Smith, Executive Director for Raise Your Hand Texas, testifies in opposition to SB8 #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 @RYHTexas youtu.be/FhGZphZ6FyM

Once again teachers feeling the deep love and respect espoused by so many. “We love you. We thank you. You are heroes. Shhh…be quiet while the adults are talking.” #txlege #txed #novouchers #SB8 #CSSB8

Rep. Schaefer and Dr. Bobby Ott discuss the Texas constitution's prohibition against spending public funds on private schools #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 youtu.be/gDvbivAwVZM

Dr. Benny Soileau, Superintendent Huffman ISD, speaks in opposition to SB8 #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 youtu.be/aupcPBRXFKo

H.D. Chambers, Texas School Alliance, testifies in opposition to SB8 #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 youtu.be/9vVEi0NTXBQ

Dr. Bobby Ott, Superintendent Temple ISD, testifies in opposition to SB8 #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 youtu.be/rCxhgvCH-2o

Rep. Allen speaks to the impact of SB8 on low income communities #txlege #SB8 #CSSB8 @RepAllenTX131 youtu.be/ipJ8T1_koic

@TAMSATX opposes #CSSB8. Concerned about the focus standardized testing is having on students experience, adds: “to tie this ESA to assessment is monstrous,” bad policy all the way around.” #txed

The Gov is right. #CSSB8 should not become law. Let’s make it easy for him and not vote it out of committee. #txed #txleg #novouchers

A second version of the House’s #CSSB8 is available ahead of tomorrows hearing. $200 million cost for ESAs, only for special education students and those at F-rated public schools. Also eliminates STAAR test. #txlege Full doc: thetexan.news/wp-content/upl…

Hey @BradBuckleyDVM how about you delete everything in #CSSB8 starting at Page 50, line 1 and let’s have a meaningful discussion of testing with stakeholders instead of trying to rush a flawed testing policy change to get votes for vouchers? @TAMSATX @TXParentPAC @pastors4txkids

CSSB8 ADDS tests!! It does not matter how glossy the PR campaign. Plus, the hearing on Monday will NOT include public testimony, invited only from those in favor of CSSB8. No balance of debate here!! Call your legislator to vote NO on CSSB8! #txed #txlege Read this👇

"Additional testing and vouchers/ESAs" CSSB8 is a bad bill that will destroy public education. Call and email committee members. #TxEd #TxLege

TAMSA delivered this one-pager to House Public Education Committee members today. We oppose the additional testing at all levels that are written in the #CSSB8. A complete change of testing regime deserves thoughtful discussion. #txed #txlege

Call to Action: Call your Representative *today* & say that you would like him/her to contact their colleagues on the House Public Education Committee to ask them to keep CSSB8 from leaving the committee.

If I read it right CSSB8 if passed would INCREASE tests from 20 to *48*. Could that be right? 😳😡 @RYHTexas @pastors4txkids @Texans4E @TexasAFT @steerstrong @Kristin_N_Brown @CoxHerb @drext727 @DrMattGutierrez

Elementary and middle school students will go from 15 to 42 standardized tests under this bill?! #txed #txlege #CSSB8

Dear House PubEd Committee: CSSB8 took SB8 from bad to worse. Why only allowing supporters to speak at the hearing on Monday? Why are you silencing public comments? This bill creates way more problems than it attempts to solve. #txed #txlege