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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.
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.
TPSA agrees with this quote and is continuing to fight for all private schools to participate in the TEFA program. “The law is written to give all parents the choice if they want to participate, to have the opportunity for (ESAs), assuming they qualify, and religion wasn't one of the qualifications.”
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Some Texas private schools unable to participate in Education Savings Account program
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The hold up is tied to a request asking for a legal opinion on whether they could bar certain schools from the program.As part of the America 250 celebration, the U.S. Department of Education has announced the Presidential 1776 Award competition to enhance students' understanding of civics and knowledge of America's founding. Scholarship awards worth $250,000 will be awarded based on the Feb. 22-28 online test period. Registration opens Feb. 1. Find more information here: www.presidential1776award.org ... See MoreSee Less
This Houston Chronicle article provides a good explanation of the difficulties many schools in Texas are facing in applying for the Texas Education Freedom Account program, due to a roadblock by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. TPSA explains its actions to uphold the language of the law that permits these Texas private schools to participate in the program. #privateschools #schoolchoice
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Hundreds of private schools are being shut out of Texas' voucher program
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The delay appears connected to state leaders' bid to block some Islamic and allegedly Chinese-linked institutions from the program.Thanks to everyone who turned out yesterday to our first TEFA Final Rules Forum in Fort Worth. As expected, there were a lot of questions as the program begins to roll out! We will have another forum on Thursday in Austin. ... See MoreSee Less
New data from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts shows that 775 private schools have applied to participate in the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. If you need assistance applying to participate, please contact TPSA. You can find a list of the participating schools here: bit.ly/49zsGsv ... See MoreSee Less
Newly released polling by EdChoice finds that nearly three-fourths of school parents surveyed support ESAs, and the same percentage believe ESAs should be available to all families regardless of income or special needs. More survey findings here:
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Do you have questions about the Texas Education Freedom Program? Are you getting questions from families? ICYMI, the Texas Comptroller has set up a new website full of helpful information: ... See MoreSee Less
Home - Texas Education Freedom Accounts
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Applications open soon! Beginning February 4, 2026, parents can submit applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Education freedom accounts are designed to open doors, expa...So much new information about the Texas Education Freedom Account program and how to participate! TPSA will help unravel it all at two upcoming forums. RSVP soon, space is limited. ... See MoreSee Less
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