We Are The Voice of Texas Private Schools
The Texas Private Schools Association supports and advocates for Texas private schools so they can serve the needs of Texas students.
We Support Educational Excellence
With over 1200 accredited private schools serving over 300,000 students in every corner of the state, TPSA provides resources, advocacy, and representation to help schools pursue academic excellence, to assist them in growing to meet Texas’ needs, and to protect them from excessive regulation.
We Advocate for Independence
TPSA plays a critical role in the Texas educational landscape by representing private schools in both Austin and Washington, D.C., ensuring they remain independent. Recent advocacy efforts on legislative issues such as school safety, student privacy, curriculum standards, admissions policies, and private school rights have protected the state’s private schools from onerous regulations.
School Choice Information for Families
Get up-to-date information about school choice in Texas, including details about the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program and FAQ’s.
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Nationally, more measles cases have already been recorded this year than in any year in more than three decades. Almost 200 cases have been diagnosed so far in Texas, with less than 20 in school aged children, far behind the 2025 numbers. But we encourage schools to be aware of the measles resources provided for school nurses by the Texas Department of State Health Services: www.dshs.texas.gov/sites/default/files/IDCU/disease/measles/measles-overview-for-school-nurses-ma... ... See MoreSee Less
Perhaps unsurprisingly, a national survey finds that education is the top priority (at 74%) for teachers when voting for state and legislative offices. See more survey results to learn what else is on educators’ minds prior to Election Day when it comes to voting and school choice: ... See MoreSee Less
Teachers Support Federal Tax Credit, Prioritizing Education Issues As Midterms Approach
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A new survey explores teachers' views on the Federal Tax Credit for Scholarships, education priorities ahead of the midterms, and more.Even though the school year is well underway, we expect a final round of TEFA awards to go out soon to waitlisted students so they can possibly start a new school at the semester break. If your school has openings for new TEFA students, please fill out this vacancy form: ... See MoreSee Less
TEFA Vacancy Update Form
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Update your TEFA-approved school's availability.Thanks to everyone who came out this week for our District Meetings in Houston and Arlington. As usual, the crowds were enthusiastic and the questions were many! #privateschools #txed ... See MoreSee Less
New Comptroller data on TEFA students show that 18% have a documented disability, a greater percentage than are enrolled in public schools. Find more TEFA participant demographics here: educationfreedom.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10.1.26-Participants-Fact-Sheet.pdf ... See MoreSee Less
A new law TPSA supported has led to a surge in reports of educator misconduct. We will be seeking more clarification of this law in the next legislative session.
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Educator misconduct reports triple since new Texas reporting requirements took effect
www.dallasobserver.com
It's been a year since Texas cracked down on educator misconduct. Since then, reports have skyrocketed.Early voting starts today, and school choice is an issue in a number of races across Texas. No matter how you plan to vote, vote and make your voice heard. #vote ... See MoreSee Less
Early voting starts Monday for Texans. This is a critical election, with important local, legislative and statewide offices on the ballot. Congratulations to high school students who are voting for the first time. You can learn more about voting here: ... See MoreSee Less
Your Guide to Voting in Texas | VoteTexas.gov
www.votetexas.gov
VoteTexas.gov is your go-to resource for voter registration, election dates, polling locations, and more. Get the info you need to make your vote count.