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Articles by Patrick Svitek

Patrick Svitek is a political correspondent at the Texas Tribune.

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Gov. Abbott is Turning Up the Pressure on Passing School Choice. Will it Pay Off?

Patrick Svitek
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Plurality of Texas Voters Say They Support School Voucher-Like Program

Patrick Svitek
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Promises to be ‘Heavily Involved’ in Push for Education Savings Accounts

Patrick Svitek
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Pushing for ‘School Choice,’ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Splits With Gov. Greg Abbott in His Endorsements for Texas House Runoffs

Patrick Svitek
Pandemic

As Critical Race Theory and Mask Mandate Debates Heat Up, Texas GOP Takes Aim at Local School Board and Municipal Races

Patrick Svitek
Pandemic

Even as COVID Cases Spike in Texas, Governor Says Students Don't Need Masks

Patrick Svitek
Pandemic

Texas Bars Mask Requirements: Governor Says Schools Won’t Be Allowed to Mandate

Patrick Svitek
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