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 900 accredited private schools serving 290,000 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.
The Texas Senate is off to a fast start in the first week of session. On opening day, Sen. Brandon Creighton (pictured with TPSA’s Laura Colangelo) was elected President Pro Tempore. On Friday, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed committee chairs and members – find the announcement and complete list here: www.ltgov.texas.gov/2025/01/17/lt-gov-dan-patrick-announces-2025-texas-senate-committee-appointme... ... See MoreSee Less
Passing private school choice in Texas is about more than education in Texas – it could have a national impact, especially in states with Republican leadership. And shout out to Brentwood Christian School, featured in this Austin American-Statesman story. #txed #txlege #SchoolChoice ... See MoreSee Less
How a school voucher program in Texas could affect policies across US: It'd 'be a big deal'
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Long a home of educational experiments, Texas has been a roadblock for school voucher supporters, but many think this year could be different.Working with the Texas Legislature, we'll make school choice a reality in our great state.
Every Texas family will soon be able to choose the BEST education path for their children to succeed. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you for highlighting a private school success story Office of the Governor Greg Abbott. ... See MoreSee Less
You can find a list of Texas private schools that serve students with special needs under the “Info for Families” tab on our website.
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Private Schools Can Give Students With Disabilities the Flexibility They Need
www.the74million.org
Peshek: School choice programs provide students and families with new opportunities while taking no existing options away.Greetings from Laura Colangelo, executive director of TPSA, from the Texas Capitol on Tuesday, the opening day of the legislative session! ... See MoreSee Less
On its second vote, the Texas House of Representatives elected Republican Dustin Burrows for Texas to preside as Speaker for the 89th Texas legislative session, which opened today. Congratulations to Speaker Burrows – we look forward to working with him as we advocate for the passage of private school choice.
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Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker, in blow to insurgent GOP movement
www.texastribune.org
Burrows defeated Rep. David Cook with a coalition of Republican and Democratic votes.Happy Opening Day of the 89th Texas Legislature! An exciting day of pageantry, swearing in – and hopefully the election of a House Speaker. Can’t be in Austin but want to watch? You can watch online, starting at noon, on either chamber’s website, which you can find here: capitol.texas.gov
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Website for the Texas Legislature. Provides information on legislation, committees, house, and senate.TPSA’s Laura Colangelo tells the reporter that consensus for private school choice is strong, and it will only increase once committee chairs and members are appointed and specific bill language is released.
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Are Texas school vouchers in turmoil? One top Democrat says yes.
www.chron.com
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu said despite Gov. Greg Abbott's claims, school choice may not get across the finish line during the upcoming session