# How to debunk school vouchers in 60 seconds

> Greg Abbott is selling this private school voucher scam by calling it school choice. But it's not school choice. It's the school's choice because private schools can deny admission to any kid for any reason they want.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 16, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Public Schools, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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Greg Abbott is selling this private school voucher scam by calling it school choice. But it's not school choice. It's the school's choice because private schools can deny admission to any kid for any reason they want.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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