Q&A: Texas comptroller candidates on education savings accounts, economy, transparency | Central Austin
This November, four candidates are running to lead the Texas Comptroller’s Office and serve as the state’s chief…
Comptroller asks lawmakers to double Texas Education Freedom Account funding to $2B | Central Austin
The Texas comptroller’s office is requesting that lawmakers provide more than $2 billion for the state’s education savings…
As Texas students return to class, here are 5 things to know about public education | Central Austin
Many Texas students began returning to the classroom for the 2026-27 school year in mid-August. Over the summer,…
51K low-income students to receive Texas Education Freedom Account funding
More than 53,000 students will be invited to join Texas’ education savings account program this week, the state…
42K families awarded funds in first round of Texas Education Freedom Accounts
Some Texas families began learning April 22 if they were accepted to the state’s education savings account program…
Texas families will soon find out if they’ve won the school voucher lottery – Houston Public Media
Colleen DeGuzman/Houston Public Media Pictured is a hallway at River Oaks Elementary School, a Houston ISD campus. The…
Texas families will soon find out if they’ve won the school voucher lottery – Houston Public Media
Colleen DeGuzman/Houston Public Media Pictured is a hallway at River Oaks Elementary School, a Houston ISD campus. The…
Over 270k Texans applied for education savings accounts. Here’s who state officials say are expected to receive them.
Funding for Texas’ $1 billion education savings account program is expected to dry up before it reaches all…
Ahead of March 31 deadline, 250K Texans apply for education savings accounts
At least 257,000 students have applied for Texas’ inaugural education savings account program, according to the state comptroller’s…
Judge extends window for Texas school voucher applications
Texas Governor Greg Abbott speaks to a group of event attendees for his Parent Empowerment Night event where…
Federal judge orders extension of application window for Texas’ school voucher program, attorney says – Houston Public Media
Patricia Lim / KUT Pictured is an empty classroom with tables and chairs. Texas families now have at…
Public schools bombarded by families scrambling for special education assessments tied to Texas voucher money – Houston Public Media
Daisy Espinoza / Houston Public Media Students color in a Houston elementary school on Jan. 5, 2024. Houston-area…