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Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Hereโs how they will work.
Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kidsโ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.
Private school vouchers head to Abbottโs desk to become law
The program will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
โItโs whatโs best for a very select fewโ: Some Texans are skeptical about vouchers as they near the finish line
Texas Republican lawmakers in regions known for support of public schools defended voting for vouchers, saying they gained leverage to seek concessions.
Dan Patrick endorses Texas Houseโs voucher plan, clearing path to final approval
The lieutenant governor proposes that the Texas Senate adopt the House bill, which would eliminate a negotiation over the two versions and cement the victory for supporters.
In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program
The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their childrenโs private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.
See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers
The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Hereโs how each representative voted.
Voucher vote updates: Texas House approves voucher proposal
The Texas House also approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote.
Private school voucher bill clears first test in Texas House
The House Public Education Committee voted to advance a pair of priority bills to create education savings accounts and to raise how much state money public school districts receive.
Texasโ DEI debate centers on a disagreement about whether programs perpetuate or prevent discrimination
Supporters say diversity initiatives close educational and income gaps born from a history of prejudice. Republican officials say they prioritize identity over merit.



