Texas

Active Programs

"Friendship"

ESA Program
Voucher Program
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Max Award Amount
$10,800
Per student annually
Active Programs
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Available to families

Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)

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ESA

Texas Education Freedom Accounts launching 2026-27 will provide ESA funding to eligible Texas families. With a $1 billion appropriation, this represents the largest school choice program launch in U.S. history.

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💰 Award Amounts & Funding

Standard Award Range

$ - $10,800
Per student annually
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✅ Eligibility Requirements

Phase 1 (2026-27): Income at or below 500% FPL OR students with disabilities. Texas resident. Must have attended Texas public school for at least one semester or be entering kindergarten. Program may expand to universal in future phases.

Grade Levels
K-12
Prior Public School Enrollment
Not Required

🛒 What You Can Buy with ESA Funds

Private school tuition and fees, tutoring services, educational therapies, curriculum and textbooks, standardized testing fees, online learning programs, dual enrollment courses, educational software and technology, transportation to educational services, and other approved educational expenses.

Private School Tuition
Homeschool Expenses
Tutoring Services
Curriculum Materials
Technology & Software
Therapy Services
Transportation

📞 Contact & Resources

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Helpful Resources

Official Website
Recent Legislative Update
SB 2 signed May 3, 2025. $1 billion appropriated for 2026-27 biennium. Applications open fall 2026.
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