How many East Texas families enrolled in the state’s new school‑choice program?

By Editor | April 3, 2026 |

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A surge of interest in Texas’ new school choice program means thousands of families may be left waiting. A record 274,183 students applied for Texas Education Freedom Accounts ahead of the March 31 deadline, far exceeding the program’s available funding, according to state leaders.