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Texas House cuts school vouchers out of the education bill. See how lawmakers voted on the measure.

Here’s how each representative voted on an amendment that removed school vouchers from the education bill on Friday.

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A state Representative prepares to vote on a bill during session on the House floor at the state Capitol in Austin on April 25, 2023.
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On Friday, the Texas House took up a massive education bill that would have implemented a school vouchers program in Texas. However, an amendment to remove the program from the bill was approved by a majority of House members, which effectively killed the push for vouchers in the lower chamber.

Here’s how lawmakers voted on the amendment:

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