Sen. Dan Patrick New Senate Education Chair

Sen. Dan Patrick (R), a strong supporter of vouchers and cuts to public school funding, is the new Senate Education Chair. Patrick famously referred to financial support for public education as an “entitlement” rather than an obligation of the state.

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Houston Press: Dan Patrick Named Senate Education Chair, Re-dedicates Himself to Private School Vouchers

Houston Chronicle: Patrick Appointment Signals Looming Voucher Fight at Capitol