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Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jaden Edison and Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Over 85,000 families are enrolled in the program during its first year.
A new state report provides information about the families participating in Texas' private school voucher program. Over 85,000 families are enrolled in the program during its first year. The report notes that white families and low-income families make up a large share of participants.
Further details about the program, including breakdowns of participant demographics, are available from the state report released by the comptroller's office.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new state report provides information about the families participating in Texas' private school voucher program. Over 85,000 families are enrolled in the program during its first year. The report…
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