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TX HB3

TX HB3
Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.


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Introduced
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the establishment of an education savings account program.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an education savings account (ESA) program in Texas designed to provide families with additional educational options and funding flexibility. The program will allow eligible parents to receive state funding (approximately 85% of the statewide average per-student funding) to be used for various educational expenses such as private school tuition, online courses, educational materials, tutoring, transportation, and special education services. Children who are eligible to attend public school or prekindergarten programs can participate, with priority given to children with disabilities and those from lower-income households. Participating parents must use the funds only for approved educational expenses and agree to share assessment results. The program will be administered by the state comptroller, who will certify up to five educational assistance organizations to manage accounts and process payments. The bill includes provisions for auditing, ensuring provider quality, protecting student privacy, and maintaining program integrity. Specifically designed to support educational choice, the program aims to give parents more control over their children's education while providing additional funding options beyond traditional public school settings. The program is set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year and includes mechanisms for resolving potential legal challenges and ensuring the program's constitutional validity.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (76)

Greg Bonnen (R)* Brad Buckley (R)* James Frank (R)* Cody Harris (R)* Todd Hunter (R)* Daniel Alders (R),  Trent Ashby (R),  Cecil Bell (R),  Keith Bell (R),  Ben Bumgarner (R),  Angie Button (R),  Briscoe Cain (R),  Giovanni Capriglione (R),  David Cook (R),  Tom Craddick (R),  Charles Cunningham (R),  Pat Curry (R),  Mano DeAyala (R),  Mark Dorazio (R),  Paul Dyson (R),  Caroline Fairly (R),  Gary Gates (R),  Stan Gerdes (R),  Caroline Harris Davila (R),  Richard Hayes (R),  Cole Hefner (R),  Hillary Hickland (R),  Janis Holt (R),  Andy Hopper (R),  Lacey Hull (R),  Carrie Isaac (R),  Helen Kerwin (R),  Stan Kitzman (R),  Marc LaHood (R),  Brooks Landgraf (R),  Jeff Leach (R),  Terri Leo-Wilson (R),  Mitch Little (R),  Janie Lopez (R),  A.J. Louderback (R),  David Lowe (R),  J.M. Lozano (R),  John Lujan (R),  Shelley Luther (R),  Don McLaughlin (R),  John McQueeney (R),  Will Metcalf (R),  Morgan Meyer (R),  Brent Money (R),  Matt Morgan (R),  Candy Noble (R),  Mike Olcott (R),  Tom Oliverson (R),  Angelia Orr (R),  Jared Patterson (R),  Dennis Paul (R),  Katrina Pierson (R),  Keresa Richardson (R),  Nate Schatzline (R),  Mike Schofield (R),  Alan Schoolcraft (R),  Matt Shaheen (R),  Joanne Shofner (R),  Shelby Slawson (R),  John Smithee (R),  David Spiller (R),  Valoree Swanson (R),  Carl Tepper (R),  Tony Tinderholt (R),  Steve Toth (R),  Ellen Troxclair (R),  Cody Vasut (R),  Denise Villalobos (R),  Wesley Virdell (R),  Trey Wharton (R),  Terry Wilson (R), 

Last Action

Left pending in committee (on 03/12/2025)

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