The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, while marketed as a beacon of parental choice, actually entrenches excessive government power over education, particularly in curriculum matters that rightfully belong to parents.

Texas enacted its first statewide school voucher program in 2025 through Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), signed into law by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts administers the program, previously referred to as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs). It represents one of the largest school choice initiatives in the U.S., with an initial $1 billion allocation for the first two years.

The program provides public funds to eligible families to cover educational expenses outside the public school system, including private school tuition and homeschooling costs. It is designed to be universal, meaning nearly all Texas students are eligible to apply.

This session, we made school choice a reality.

Parents can now choose the school that is the BEST fit for their child.

Texas supports our families with EDUCATION FREEDOM. pic.twitter.com/J1Et2z76v7

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) June 10, 2025

Family applications open Feb. 4 for the 2026-2027 school year. Unlike traditional voucher programs, which send direct payments to schools, TEFA........

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