After nearly 30 years of stalled efforts, Texas is in line to become the largest state with a universal private school choice program. The Republican-controlled state House of Representatives approved a $1 billion measure Thursday—which gets the legislation closer than ever to the governor’s desk.

The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer up to about $10,000 for private school, home-school or virtual learning.

AUSTIN, Texas — In a historic move, the Texas House has given initial approval to a bill that would allocate $1 billion in taxpayer funds toward private school tuition, marking a major step forward in the push for school vouchers in the state. “It really is historic,” said Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, following the vote.