Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the increasing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at Kingdom Life Academy in Tyler. He emphasized the broad backing from diverse demographic groups, particularly among Hispanic and African American communities.

"School choice is wanted by all demographic groups in the state of Texas," stated Governor Abbott. "Hispanics and African Americans in the state of Texas, they strongly support school choice. Those parents want an option. They know their child better than any government employee does, and they want to put their child on the pathway toward success."

Abbott stressed that school choice would enhance educational opportunities for minority and low-income students while maintaining support for public schools and job training education.

Joel Enge, Founder and Director of Kingdom Life Academy, expressed optimism about the direction Texas is taking regarding school choice. "As a Black founder of schools, I can speak to the issue on how important school choice is for Black and Hispanic students in our communities," he said. "We desperately need school choice to open opportunities for schools like Kingdom Life Academy to provide practical education."

The Governor was joined by board members and teachers from Kingdom Life Academy as he discussed the recent election results, which he believes will facilitate passing school choice legislation in Texas's upcoming legislative session. Abbott also proposed that the legislature should continue fully funding public education, increase teacher pay and incentives, and enhance job training opportunities.

Enge has written about the importance of advancing policies that ensure universal school choice to benefit students from various backgrounds.