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Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points This increase would bring the total amount available to over $2 billion. A significant expansion of funding is being sought for a program that helps families pay for private schooling.
A significant expansion of funding is being sought for a program that helps families pay for private schooling. The current chief financial officer has made a request to increase the program's funding. This increase would bring the total amount available to over $2 billion.
The request includes a large increase to the program's base funding, as well as additional money to support existing participants.
Further details about the request and the program are available from the source, including the expected impact on participating families and the state's plans for promoting the program.
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Category: schools Published: September 3, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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