Which Texas education savings accounts, scholarships and tax credits a homeschool family can use, what they pay for, and where Texas stands on school choice — from our Texas guide.
Overseen by
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Helps administer
Odyssey (the program's certified educational assistance organization)
Homeschool amount (2026–27)
Up to ,000 per student
Private school amount (2026–27)
0,474 per student
Students with disabilities (2026–27)
Up to $30,000 with a current IEP — most receive less
2027–28
2026–27 applications closed; a 2027–28 interest list is open
How TEFA works for homeschool families
For the 2026–27 school year, homeschooled students may receive up to
,000. Money left at the end of the school year rolls over as long as the child stays in the program.
Families use their account with participating schools and education vendors, and Odyssey helps administer the program under the Comptroller's oversight. Funds may not be used to pay a family member.
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