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Texas School Voucher Applications Open Today: What Families Need to Know Before Applying

A $1 billion program created in 2025 opened applications on Wednesday, Feb. 4, the TEA announced.
After repeated legislative defeats, supporters argued TEFA expands parental choice and includes guardrails prioritizing students with disabilities, as supported by supporters and officials.
Approved TEFA funds may be spent on tuition, tutoring and related services, with awards averaging $10,474 for private-school students and up to $30,000 for students with disabilities.
Families will be notified of awards in early April, with phased payouts starting by July 1 if demand exceeds available funds, and a lottery will prioritize students with disabilities and low-income families.
Advocacy groups and districts raised transparency and budget concerns as over 1,500 private schools, including the Archdiocese of San Antonio, signed up and about 200 vendors were fast-tracked by the Texas Comptroller's office.

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Applications for Texas Education Freedom Accounts now open

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POLL: Will you apply for an Education Savings Account?

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Texas opens applications for Education Freedom Accounts program

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Texas families can apply for Education Freedom Accounts starting Wednesday

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New Texas education program opens applications to parents statewide

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