SHREVEPORT, La. - Texas Gov. Greg Abbott joined KTBS 3 News via Zoom on Wednesday, discussing topics including school choice and the tariffs as President Donald Trump ramps up the trade war with China.
"I think what we see today is and over the couple of days what President Trump was talking about when he said he was going to negotiate and negotiate effectively with countries across the globe," Abbott said. "Ultimately, China will give in and negotiate with the united states."
On the topic of school choice, the governor said school choice exists in more than 30 states, the largest program being in Florida which has the highest rated public school systems.
The Texas Legislature is more than halfway through its 140-day session, a marathon of policy debating and bill considering. Since lawmakers only meet every other year, there's a lot to cover ÐÔÊӽ紫ý” including approving the state's next two-year budget and deciding which proposals to pass from the over 10,000 lawmakers have filed.
But with less than two months until the session wraps, the Texas House has only passed eight bills as of Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, the Texas Senate has passed closer to 200.
