Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said that he’d urge the Texas Senate to accept the House version of the bill, instead of trying to negotiate a compromise.

The Texas House voted 88–61 April 17 to approve a school voucher bill that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). These accounts would let parents use state money for their kids’ private education or home-school programs. Parents could use that money for tuition and other costs, like school supplies, transportation, tutoring and therapy.