As state House members began debating a school voucher plan on Tuesday, Gov. Greg Abbott appeared more optimistic than ever that his signature legislation would finally pass the chamber where it has died repeatedly.

It’s happened, people. It’s really happened. It’s not that Tammye Nash finally let me write about furries for no reason or for just any reason. It’s happened that I now I have a reason to write about them.

If passed, the legislation would create a program where parents could use state tax dollars toward sending their kids to private schools. While it’s a priority for many Republicans, those opposed to the idea aren’t staying quiet.