Gov. Abbot, Lt. Gov. Patrick, Sen. Larry Taylor, and Rep. Ron Simmons will receive awards from Texans for Education Opportunity at the Legislative Champions Award Reception, which will take place at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24 at the Dallas Hall of State.

This event is planned to coincide with the history-making celebration of National School Choice Week 2018, which will feature more than 32,000 school choice events across all 50 states.

“It’s an exciting time for education opportunity in Texas, with more momentum than ever before,” said Stacy Hock, Chairman of Texans for Education Opportunity, the event host of Wednesday’s event in Dallas. “We’re grateful for the leadership of Governor Abbott, Lt. Governor Patrick and the members of the Senate and House who continue to put students first by working to provide support for additional education options.”

Texans for Education will host the event. The Hall of State is located at 3939 Grand Avenue in Dallas.

For more information, contact Julia Moore at julia@txedopportunity.org or (512) 730-9944.

As a nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for students, families, and communities around the country.

For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com, or visit www.facebook.com/schoolchoiceweek.