More than 20,000 students submitted applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program within the first few hours of its enrollment period, according to an announcement by Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock. Of these, nearly 8,000 applications were received in the first hour.
“Today marks an exciting new chapter for Texas families,” Hancock said. “The Texas Education Freedom Accounts program is about one simple idea: Every child deserves an education that fits their unique needs. By opening the application process, we’re putting parents in the driver’s seat and giving them more flexibility to choose the learning environment where their child can thrive.”
The initiative is described as the largest year-one school choice program in the United States. The application window will remain open until March 17, 2026, and selection is not based on when a family applies.
To help families with the process, the Comptroller’s office has made available an application checklist, a detailed guide, and a video walk-through on its official website at EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov. Applications can be submitted directly through this link.
“Our office is moving at business speed to deliver a user-friendly experience for every family who wants to participate,” Hancock stated. “We are committed to implementing this program responsibly and transparently so families across Texas can take full advantage of the opportunities ahead.”
