Texas Education Freedom Account Application Deadline Extended Through March 31

March 17, 2026

(AUSTIN) - Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced today that applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program will be extended through 11:59 p.m. CT, March 31.

The extension satisfies a federal court order issued by U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett of the Southern District of Texas.

Parents may submit new applications before the extended deadline. Those who have already submitted their applications may also log in to the Odyssey platform to update their child's information.

"This two-week extension will give families an additional opportunity to apply for the first year of school choice in Texas," Hancock said. "We look forward to building on the record-setting demand for educational options that we have seen over the first six weeks."

So far, more than 229,000 students have applied, and 2,200 schools have signed up to participate. Families do not have to select a school when they submit their application, and more schools are joining the program daily. The program is not first come, first served, so all families will be considered on a level playing field within each priority tier, regardless of when their application is submitted.

Applications and more information are available at EducationFreedom.Texas.Gov .