โ† ESA Guide

ESA Approved Vendors in Texas

Texas's ESA program uses the Odyssey platform to manage approved vendors and transactions. Here are the categories of approved expenses and the types of vendors you can use.

Tuition & School Fees

Private school tuition, fees, and enrollment costs

Common Examples:

Private school tuitionRegistration and enrollment feesFacility fees

Curriculum & Textbooks

Approved curriculum, textbooks, and instructional materials

Common Examples:

TextbooksOnline curriculum subscriptionsEducational supplies

Tutoring

Approved tutoring and supplemental instruction

Common Examples:

In-person tutoringOnline tutoring platformsSubject-specific tutors

Special Education Services

Therapy and services for students with disabilities

Common Examples:

Speech therapyOccupational therapyBehavioral therapy

Testing

Assessment and testing services

Common Examples:

Standardized testingCollege entrance exam prep

Technology

Educational technology and devices

Common Examples:

LaptopsTabletsEducational software

Important Notes

Texas launched its Education Freedom Account program in 2025 with $10,800 per student. The Odyssey platform manages approved vendors and transactions.