Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA)
Education Savings Account in Texas
About This Program
Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA), created by SB 2 (2025) with $1 billion in funding. General students receive $10,474 (2026-27), students with IEPs receive up to $30,000, and homeschool students receive $2,000. Covers tuition, tutoring, transportation, therapies, technology, textbooks, uniforms, assessments, college coursework, and meals at private schools. Applications opened February 4, 2026, with over 42,000 applicants on the first day. First funds available October 1, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
All Texas K-12 students are eligible if they are a US citizen, national, or lawful resident and can attend a Texas public school. No income restriction, but priority given in this order: (1) students with disabilities at or below 500% FPG, (2) families at or below 200% FPG, (3) families between 201-500% FPG, (4) all other applicants. Students with IEPs may receive up to $30,000. Homeschool students receive $2,000. Applications for 2026-27 closed March 17, 2026. Over 42,000 students applied on the first day alone. Up to 90,000 accounts in first year.
Funding Details
Funding mechanism: $1 billion state appropriation; 85% of statewide average state/local per-pupil funding
Approved Expenses
How to Apply
Apply through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts portal at educationfreedom.texas.gov. Create an account, complete the application, and submit required documentation including proof of Texas residency. All Texas K-12 students are eligible. Funds are deposited into an ESA for approved educational expenses. Email: educationfreedom@cpa.texas.gov.
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Disclaimer: This tool provides estimates based on publicly available program data. Always verify eligibility directly with your state's program administrator. Program rules, funding amounts, and application deadlines may change.