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.

Gay pride flags are not allowed to fly at Texas schools after the bill’s passage. Yet, the bill still needs to pass the House.

After hours of debate — and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott — the Texas House approved a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds toward private school costs.