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Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jaden Edison, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· September 3, 2026
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Key points Families can now use these funds for private or home schooling through education savings accounts. Taxpayer dollars are being used in a new way.
Taxpayer dollars are being used in a new way. Families can now use these funds for private or home schooling through education savings accounts. This program is still in its initial phase.
A significant expansion has been proposed for this initiative. The proposed expansion would increase funding substantially.
Further information about this development is available from the source, including details about the proposed funding increase and the current state of the program.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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