The Texas Senate has passed the controversial school choice bill with a vote of 19-12.Texas lawmakers convened Thursday to vote on the bill again.It was approved roughly a week ago by the House in a historic vote.

Texas Senators, guided by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, voted to approve the Texas House-changed school voucher bill, teeing it up for what will likely be Gov. Greg Abbott's immediate signing of his number one legislative priority.

The bill now heads to Gov. Abbott to be signed. The Texas Comptroller's Office will develop and administer the education savings account program. It is slated to take effect for the 2026-27 school year.