“Governor Abbott and I have agreed on all but two issues. I thought his voucher bill had problems that hurt our public school students,” said Rep. Steve Allison.
SAN ANTONIO — Gov. Greg Abbott was in San Antonio on Friday afternoon, joining house candidates as they campaign for the republican primary.
Abbott endorsed Marc LaHood for House District 121. The seat is currently held by Representative Steve Allison, which the governor has endorsed the previous two elections.
In less than a month, voters will be filing out ballots for their picks in the primary. School vouchers were a top priority for Abbott, now that they didn’t pass in multiple special sessions, he’s supporting the opponents of those who voted against them.
“I endorse and support Marc LaHood for the Texas House of Representatives,” said Abbott.
Hundreds came out for the endorsement, as LaHood challenges incumbent Steven Allison, for the seat in Texas House District 121.
“Marc LaHood is going to vote your values,” said Abbott.
LaHood said his election platform agenda will include the border, voter integrity and freedom of choice for children.
“I’m unashamed to say that I’m 100% in support of school choice,” said Marc LaHood.
Abbott said he will work with LaHood to pass school choice for every Texas family. In the past 2 election cycles, Abbott has endorsed current District 121 Representative Steve Allison, but is not this election cycle.
“Despite the fact that the majority of you said yes, we want school choice, you had a representative who said sorry you don’t get it,” said Abbott.
Allison voted against school vouchers.
“Steve Allison took that position by joining all of the democrats, and just a handful of the republicans. Sadly, it’s not the only time that he’s joined with the democrats against republicans,” said Abbott.
We did offer Allison an opportunity to do an interview with us, but he sent us a statement that said in part.
“Governor Abbott and I have agreed on all but two issues. I thought his voucher bill had problems that hurt our public school students. Regardless, I’ll still work with Abbott after we win this election to keep delivering good, positive conservative results,” said Allison.
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