Texas school choice applications breaks records in first two weeks

Texas Education Freedom Account Program Surpasses 100,000 Applications

Dallas, TX – The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) Program officially surpassed 100,000 student applications in just 12 days, reaching 101,797 Sunday. This historic milestone spotlights extraordinary demand from Texas families seeking expanded educational options. Thanks to the excellent work of Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock and his team, the program has experienced a smooth and successful rollout, with families across the state navigati…

Runnels Academy Offers Hands-On Help for Texas School Voucher Applications

Big Spring, Texas – February 17, 2026 – With applications for Texas’ new Education Freedom Accounts topping 100,000 in less than two weeks, Runnels Academy in Big Spring is hosting an event to guide families through the voucher process. The…

Texas school choice applications breaks records in first two weeks

More than 100,000 families have signed up for Texas' new school choice program in less than two weeks, setting a nationwide record.Watch the full story here: Texas school choice breaks records in first 2 weeksThe Texas Educational Freedom Accounts school choice program, known as TEFA, launched with a $1 billion budget and offers families up to $10,000 per child per year for private or religious schools, $2,000 for homeschooling and $30,000 for s…