Abbott Celebrates First TEFA Funding Round, 42,000 Texas Families
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Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the first funding round of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, with over 42,000 Texas families receiving awards. Administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, the TEFA program prioritizes students with disabilities and those from low-income households at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level. Families can use allotted funds for school enrollment, instructional materials, educational therapies, and other educational expenses.
“The TEFA program, which prioritizes students with disabilities and from low-income families, allows families to enroll their children in a school of their choice using allotted funds.”
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The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, established under Texas law, has begun distributing its first round of funding to more than 42,000 families. The program is administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and prioritizes students with disabilities and those from households at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level. Families receiving funds can use them for school enrollment, instructional materials, and educational therapies.
This announcement marks the operational launch of TEFA following legislative authorization. Educational service providers, private schools, and tutoring services operating in Texas may see increased demand from newly-funded families in the coming weeks as additional students are awarded funds.
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Governor Abbott Celebrates First Round Of TEFA Funds Awarded To Texas Families
April 22, 2026 | Austin, Texas
| Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) funding that is being awarded to over 42,000 Texas families. Administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts under Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock, the TEFA program gives parents greater flexibility in choosing the best education for their child.
“School choice funds being distributed to Texas families paves the way for Texas to become the No. 1 state for education," said Governor Abbott. "These accounts will give parents the freedom to choose the best learning environment for their children, regardless of their income or location. I congratulate Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock for his work on kick-starting the program, aiding in the success of so many young Texans and the future of our great state."
The TEFA program, which prioritizes students with disabilities and from low-income families, allows families to enroll their children in a school of their choice using allotted funds. School choice funds can also be utilized to cover instructional materials, educational therapies, and more.
The Comptroller's office will begin notifying students in the program's top priority tier — those with qualifying disabilities in households at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level — and their siblings this week.
Additional students will be awarded TEFA funds in the coming weeks.
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