Expand programs such as the Teacher Quality Partnership, Supporting Effective Educator Development, and the TEACH grant to fund and improve teacher training and close the teacher‑workforce gap.
Stop private‑school voucher scams
Oppose the voucher program championed by Governor Abbott (and now being promoted nationally) that diverts public‑school funds to private schools, especially for wealthy families.
Make public schools “the envy of the world”
Use federal influence to protect public‑school funding and raise standards so every Texas child has a quality education.
Enact legislation to allow adult use, expunge prior marijuana convictions, and earmark the new tax revenue for child‑care and early‑childhood education.
Paid family leave for all Texans
Create a regulatory framework for family‑leave insurance policies that employers can offer, providing paid leave to workers.
Expand affordable child‑care
Provide property‑tax exemptions for child‑care providers and increase the supply of high‑quality centers, making child‑care more accessible and affordable.
Defend separation of church & state
Block bills that would force Ten‑Commandments displays, replace school counselors with religious chaplains, or inject Bible stories into public‑school curricula.
Increase access to elder‑care
Pass the Older Americans Act Reauthorization to expand affordable home‑ and community‑based care for seniors and develop a high‑quality elder‑care workforce.
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1. Public‑Education Proposals1. Public‑Education Proposals
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2. Freedom, Family & Faith Proposals2. Freedom, Family & Faith Proposals
Source: Freedom, Family & Faith pagejamestalarico.com
3. Additional Issue Areas (brief mentions)3. Additional Issue Areas (brief mentions)
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