The statement marks Abbott's first foray into a detailed plan for school choice reform this year.
Olcott, the challenger, lost the runoff to the incumbent Rogers by just over 300 votes. Now he is calling for a recount.
Rep. Glenn Rogers received the endorsement of Gov. Greg Abbott after primary day, while Mike Olcott was backed by Sen. Ted Cruz.
Rep. Glenn Rogers is serving his first term after winning a runoff in 2020. He is now fighting for his seat in a runoff with Mike Olcott.
Tesla is now headquartered in Austin and celebrated the launch of its massive new factory, but car purchases in Texas have to be done online.
A few years of broad displeasure with the public education system has breathed new life into the prospect of school choice legislation in Texas ahead of the 2023 session.
Though most incumbents received their parties’ nominations on primary day, some will continue to campaign for the May 24 runoff.
Rep. Glenn Rogers is running for a second term in the Texas House after winning his seat in a 2020 runoff election.
After a low number in 2020, more GOP incumbents will face primary races in the 2022 midterm elections.
Of the new candidates running for Texas state House seats, five are running without any major party opposition.
Candidates endorsed by Gov. Abbott in the runoffs saw mixed results, with those running for open seats coming out on top and those already in office losing.
In the highly-watched GOP runoff in a rural district, veterinarian and Abbott-endorsee Glenn Rogers beat Cruz-backed Jon Francis.
