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Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Jaden Edison The Texas Tribune , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The total amount would exceed $2 billion if approved. A significant increase in funding is being proposed for a program that helps students attend private schools.
A significant increase in funding is being proposed for a program that helps students attend private schools. The total amount would exceed $2 billion if approved.
This boost would come from doubling the current allocation. Further information about this proposal can be found through the original source.
Details about the potential impact and implementation are not provided here, but the source has more information on the request made by the state's chief financial officer.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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