The Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program is a state-funded initiative that gives families education dollars they can use for private school tuition, online learning, tutoring, therapies, and other approved educational expenses.

TEFA was created in 2025 and is being implemented by the Texas Comptroller, with Odyssey Education operating the application portal.

Expected Timeline:

  • Final rules released: November 26, 2025

  • Application portal launches: February 2026

  • Funding begins for the 2026–2027 school year

We will update this page as the timeline is finalized.