# Public dollars are for public schools

> Greg Abbott's voucher scam will bankrupt our public schools. A parent is free to send their child to a private school, but you can't ask the taxpayers to foot the bill. We have a limited budget for public schools, and we simply can't afford it.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 20, 2026  
**Tags:** James Talarico, Midterms, Public Schools, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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Greg Abbott's voucher scam will bankrupt our public schools. A parent is free to send their child to a private school, but you can't ask the taxpayers to foot the bill. We have a limited budget for public schools, and we simply can't afford it.

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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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