Education Savings Accounts
An affordable path for Texas Catholic families
The Education Savings Account (ESA) program is a significant step forward in empowering families to tailor their children's education to their specific needs. ESAs are a publicly funded savings accounts that can be used for qualified educational expenses, including private and Catholic school tuition, uniforms, meals, textbooks, therapies, tutoring and more. The program prioritizes students with disabilities and low-income families, creating a pathway to Catholic education. Our Catholic schools are rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ where students grow in faith and wisdom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Resources for schools, parishes and dioceses
Mini summits for school leaders only
TCCB and Texas Private Schools Association are providing mini summits from 10:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (lunch included) in locations throughout the state for school administrators. Please RSVP your attendance in advance to ensure we have adequate food, space and material for you.
- El Paso – Oct. 2 at Immanuel Christian School, 1201 Hawkins Blvd. 79925
- Dallas - Oct. 8 at University of Dallas, 1845 E. Northgate Dr.. Irving 75062
- Austin - Oct. 16 at Brentwood Christian School, 11908 N. Lamar Blvd. 78753
- San Antonio – Oct. 22 at San Antonio Christian School, 19202 Redland Rd.
- The Woodlands – Oct. 30 at The Woodlands Christian Academy, 5800 Academy Way
- Tyler - Nov. 7 9 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at Grace Community School, 3215 Old Jacksonville Rd. 75701
To register, please email Office@TexasPrivateSchools.org
Timeline
Late Summer 2025: State Comptroller posts requests for proposals for certified education assistance organizations (CEAOs).
Late Summer/Early Fall: State Comptroller posts rules for program.
Sept. 1, 2025: SB 2, the bill creating ESAs, becomes law.
Sept. 30, 2025: Selection of the CEAO(s) by the Comptroller
Fall 2025: TCCB-ED & TPSA host trainings for schools.
January 2026: The application process is expected to open.
School year 2026-27: When money in ESAs can first be used for eligible expenses.
ESA Eligibility Guidelines
There are four categories of prioritization for applicants:
- Students with a disability
(defined by Texas Educ. Code Sec. 29.003) whose family income is at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG) - see chart below. - Children whose family income is at or below 200% of the FPG.
- Children whose family income is between 201% and 500% of FPG
- Everyone else, depending upon available funds. Students who move from public schools will be prioritized over currently enrolled private school students in this category only.


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