The House approved a school voucher plan, clearing a hurdle that had stood in the way of a Gov. Greg Abbott priority. One last hurdle remains.

Pearland Republican Jeff Barry has long been skeptical of school vouchers, but on Thursday morning he voted to create what could become the largest voucher program in the nation. Barry, a freshman House lawmaker,

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.