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 would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

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.