Texas Private Schools Association

10/22/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out this week for our District Meetings in Houston and Arlington. As usual, the crowds were enthusiastic and the questions were many!

10/21/2026

New Comptroller data on TEFA students show that 18% have a documented disability, a greater percentage than are enrolled in public schools. Find more TEFA participant demographics here:https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10.1.26-Participants-Fact-Sheet.pdf

10/20/2026

A new law TPSA supported has led to a surge in reports of educator misconduct. We will be seeking more clarification of this law in the next legislative session.

It's been a year since Texas cracked down on educator misconduct. Since then, reports have skyrocketed.

10/19/2026

Early voting starts today, and school choice is an issue in a number of races across Texas. No matter how you plan to vote, vote and make your voice heard.

10/15/2026

Early voting starts Monday for Texans. This is a critical election, with important local, legislative and statewide offices on the ballot. Congratulations to high school students who are voting for the first time. You can learn more about voting here:

VoteTexas.gov is your go-to resource for voter registration, election dates, polling locations, and more. Get the info you need to make your vote count.

10/14/2026

Families who have children that need to get evaluated for special education services and an IEP are recommended to get the process started now, especially if they intend to apply for the TEFA program for the next school year. More:

Texas families who start the special education evaluation process now may get more funding to support their child's disabilities in the state's voucher program.

10/13/2026

Reminder that we are holding District Meetings for our members in both Houston and Arlington next week to share important information on TEFA, the Do Not Hire Registry, the next legislative session and more. Find details in the graphic below, and we invite you to register through your Member Compass.

10/12/2026

Important information for high school counselors and students: This week is Texas Free College Application Week, allowing Texas residents to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state at no cost. More information can be found, and applications must be submitted, here: https://www.applytexas.org

10/08/2026

Odyssey has developed a Q&A document to make it easier for private schools to understand how to repay tuition funds that haven't been used if a TEFA student leaves the school after enrollment. Find it here: https://support.withodyssey.com/hc/en-us/articles/56314321946139-Returning-Funds-to-Odyssey

10/07/2026

Thank you to the three private school administrators who took the time to travel to the Capitol today to share their TEFA program perspectives and experiences with the Senate Education Committee: Tyra Hodge, superintendent and head of school at the Resilience Leadership Academy in Conroe; Michele Joseph, head of school at Gateway Academy in Houston; and Leigh Weedman, director of education and principal at Green Oaks School in Arlington.