Texas Education Freedom Accounts

The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, was established under Texas law to provide eligible families with publicly funded education savings accounts. These accounts allow parents to direct state funds toward approved educational expenses, including private school tuition, tutoring, and curriculum materials. The program's founding ethos rests on expanding parental choice and fostering a competitive education marketplace, with the stated goal of improving outcomes for students across the state. TEFA operates as a state-level initiative, distinct from traditional public school funding mechanisms, and is subject to ongoing legislative oversight and rulemaking.