Voucher Apps Close Today as Demand Tops Funding
March 17, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Houston Public Media

Texas families race to apply for the new school voucher program by today's March 17 deadline, with over 200,000 applications already surpassing the $1 billion available. The Texas Education Freedom Account initiative offers up to $10,000 per student for private school tuition, homeschooling or tutoring, and up to $30,000 for kids with disabilities. If demand exceeds funds, a lottery prioritizes low-income families and those with special needs. Read more about this...