Bloomberg
Texas Aims to Boost School Choice Program by $150 Million a Year
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Texas school officials reported increased expenditures for the state's school choice program following its launch in early 2026. The program, which allows families to direct education funding toward private schools or other educational alternatives, has generated higher-than-projected spending in its initial weeks of operation. State education authorities have indicated a need for additional funding to sustain the program's current enrollment levels.
