Republicans grew their majority in the Texas House with help from Gov. Greg Abbott, forging a path for a possible school voucher program next year.

Jane Bland and Jimmy Blacklock won their reelection bids over Democrat challengers backed by groups that support expanding abortion access. John Devine was poised for victory.

Republicans were poised to expand their majority in the Texas House on Tuesday evening, and appeared on track to flip at least two seats in historically Democratic border districts as South Texas continued its dramatic shift to the right.