Texas made history last week after more than 42,000 families applied for the state’s universal school choice program as soon as the application window opened, acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced.
“This record-breaking response shows a powerful groundswell across our state of parents who are excited about the freedom to choose the best possible education for their child, and we’re proud to deliver a program that puts students first,” he said in a Feb. 5 statement.
Texas is the largest state in the country to offer universal school choice. The $1 billion program titled Texas Education Freedom Accounts takes effect for the 2026–2027 academic year. It provides provides up to $10,000 per selected child in an education savings account that can be used for private school vouchers. It also provides up to $30,000 for special education students who choose a different school and up to $2,000 for homeschooling expenses….
Texas Reports Record Surge of School Choice Program Applications
