Texas Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) Program
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Summary
The Texas Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) Program, passed in 2025, gives families greater flexibility in customizing their child’s education. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, eligible students in Texas can receive state funds to pay for approved educational expenses, including private school tuition, tutoring, therapy, curriculum, and more. There is a $1 billion for the program over the first two years.
Student Funding
Funding Type: Educational Savings Account (ESA)
Funding Amounts:
- General students: approx. $10,300–$10,900 (85% of public per-student funding) per year
- Students with disabilities: up to $30,000 per year
- Homeschoolers: up to $2,000 per year
Student Eligibility
The Texas ESAs program is available statewide but given the $1 billion cap over the first two years of the program, there will be approximately 80,000 to 100,000 slots for student participation. The priority will be:
- Students with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 Plan
- Low- to moderate-income families (≤200% the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), then up to 500% FPL, with cap on higher-income participants)
In addition, students must:
- Be U.S. citizens or lawful admitted immigrants resident in Texas
- Be enrolled or eligible to enroll in preK-12 Texas public school. This includes private school or homeschooled students
Rules & Requirements
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Texas.
- Educational Status: Students entering K-12 grades enrolled or eligible to enroll in a Texas public school.
- School Requirements: Funds can be used at eligible Texas private schools accredited by the state.
- Assessment Requirements: Students in the program must complete an annual norm‑referenced assessment. Homeschoolers who participate must test as well.
- The program may have more requirements once it launches.
Using Your Funds
The Texas ESAs funds must be used with approved vendors or accredited schools and can be used for a wide variety of educational expenses, including:
- Tuition and fees for approved private schools
- Textbooks, curriculum, uniforms
- Educational therapies (occupational, speech, etc.)
- Tutoring services and academic support
- Educational assessments and tests
- Technology needed for educational use capped at 10% per student (e.g., laptops)
- Dual enrollment tuition
- Unbundled classes or services from public/charter schools
- Meals (breakfast/lunch) when provided during school day
- Transportation to school
How to Apply
- Since the Texas program will launch in the 2026-2027 school year, be sure to check the Texas Comptroller’s ESA Program page for updates and additional information.
For other Texas School Choice Programs: Refer to our Texas State Summary.