Written by Jake Lehrer The first payments for Texas Education Freedom Accounts have been rolled out to recipients, starting the 2026-2027 "school choice" plan codified into Texas education law back in 2025.

In the last legislative session, the Texas Legislature passed education bills that both increased funds for public education and established a fund for Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFAs), Texas's first legitimate school choice policy.

$8. 5 billion was added to public education, raising the basic student allotment, teacher pay raises, and other funds based on school district needs.