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Greg Abbott: “The state should pay for our school and our education, not…”

Featuring: Greg Abbott, Republican | Governor of Texas

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Governor Abbott Delivers Address at Take Back Harris County Gala

Published | Video Starts at 29:06

Most of your property tax bill goes to paying those school districts. Well, listen, paying school districts is not your responsibility. That's the state's responsibility. I say The state should pay for our school and our education, not your homestead. That will reduce to zero what your homestead pays for your school district property taxes. (29:06–29:13)

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Proposes that the state government should fund education instead of relying on property taxes.

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