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Best TEFA Guide for Texas Homeschool Families
What Texas homeschool families specifically need from a TEFA guide — the $2,000 cap, Leeper protections, HB 2674, testing rules, and Odyssey spending.
Best Texas School Choice Guide for Private School Families with an IEP
How private school families with a child with an IEP navigate TEFA's $30,000 special education award — the FIIE process, ARD documentation, and disbursement.
HB 2674 Texas Homeschool Protections: What the Homeschool Freedom Act Does
Texas HB 2674, the Homeschool Freedom Act, protects non-participating homeschoolers from state regulation under TEFA. Here's what it covers.
How to Apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts Without Filing Errors
Step-by-step application strategy for TEFA that addresses document errors associated with about 25,500 first-cycle application disqualifications.
Leeper v Arlington ISD: Texas Homeschool Rights Explained
Leeper v Arlington ISD (1994) established Texas homeschool families as private schools with no state oversight. Here's what the ruling means today.
Odyssey Marketplace Texas: How to Use TEFA Funds on the Spending Platform
How the TEFA Odyssey marketplace works — browsing vendors, making purchases, the digital wallet, and the difference between the Provider Finder and the spending portal.
Senate Bill 2 Texas: The Law Behind Education Freedom Accounts
What SB 2 actually says — the legislation that created TEFA, its $1 billion appropriation, HB 2674 homeschool protections, and what the 90th Legislature may change.
TEFA Application Deadline: How to Apply for Texas Education Freedom Accounts
Step-by-step TEFA application process — portal registration, required documents, the February–March application window, and how to avoid common filing mistakes.
TEFA Approved Expenses: What You Can and Cannot Spend Education Freedom Account Funds On
Complete list of TEFA approved and prohibited expenses — curriculum, tutoring, therapy, technology cap rules, and spending mistakes that trigger Comptroller audits.
TEFA Approved Vendors: How to Find Providers on the Texas Marketplace
How to find TEFA approved vendors in Texas, the difference between the provider finder and Odyssey marketplace, and vendor certification requirements.
TEFA Audit and Record Keeping: What Texas Parents Need to Track
How TEFA Comptroller audits work, what records to keep, and how to stay compliant with Texas Education Freedom Account requirements.
TEFA Disbursement Timeline: When Do Texas Education Freedom Account Funds Arrive?
When TEFA funds are disbursed — July homeschool deposits, quarterly private school tranches, and the full 2026-27 program calendar.
TEFA for Dual Credit, Co-op Classes, Tutoring, Field Trips, and Exam Fees
Can you use TEFA funds for dual credit courses, homeschool co-ops, tutoring, field trips, SAT/ACT fees, and AP/IB exams? What's covered and what's not.
TEFA Homeschool $2,000 Cap: How to Maximize a Small Award
Why homeschool TEFA accounts are capped at $2,000, what the cap covers, the $200 technology limit, and how to get the most from a limited allocation.
Does TEFA Affect Your Homeschool Legal Status in Texas?
Will accepting Texas Education Freedom Account funding change your homeschool classification? Here's how TEFA interacts with Texas homeschool law.
TEFA Homeschool Testing Requirements: What Texas Parents Need to Know
Do TEFA homeschoolers have to take standardized tests? Here's what Texas Education Freedom Account rules require for grades 3-12 testing.
TEFA Income Requirements: AGI, Federal Poverty Level Tiers, and What Counts
How TEFA uses your AGI and federal poverty level to determine priority tier placement. Income caps, tax return rules, and tier cutoffs explained.
TEFA Parent Guide vs Hiring a TEFA Consultant: Which Is Worth It?
Comparing a self-paced TEFA parent guide against hiring a consultant for Texas Education Freedom Accounts — cost, depth, and what each actually covers.
TEFA Priority Tiers: How the Texas Education Freedom Accounts Lottery Works
How the TEFA priority lottery selects applicants — Tier 1 through Tier 4 explained, income thresholds, disability priority, and what changes in Year 2.
TEFA for Private School in Texas: Award Amounts, Tuition Gaps, and Disbursement
How TEFA works for Texas private school families — the $10,474 base award, quarterly disbursement schedule, tuition gap management, and accreditation requirements.
TEFA Prohibited Expenses: What You Cannot Spend Education Freedom Account Funds On
What TEFA funds cannot be used for — family member payments, cash withdrawals, entertainment, and other uses barred by TEFA rules.
TEFA Reimbursement Rules: Why Texas Parents Can't Get Direct Refunds
Can parents get reimbursed for out-of-pocket TEFA purchases? No. Here's how the Texas Education Freedom Accounts spending platform actually works.
TEFA Renewal Process: How to Keep Your Texas Education Freedom Account
How TEFA renewal works in Texas — annual steps, deadlines, and what happens if you miss the window or leave and want to come back.
TEFA Special Education and IEP Funding: How to Access Up to $30,000
How Texas families can access TEFA's $30,000 special education tier — IEP requirements, the homeschool cap limitation, and how to request a public district evaluation.
TEFA Application Documents: Student UID, Tax Returns, and What You Need
Complete checklist of documents needed for a TEFA application — Texas Student UID, IRS Form 1040, residency proof, and disability documentation.
TEFA Technology Cap: Computer Purchase Rules and the 10% Spending Limit
How the TEFA 10% technology cap works — $200 limit for homeschoolers, $1,047 for private school, what counts as technology, and how to buy a computer within the rules.
TEFA Waitlist Texas: What Happens If You Don't Get Picked in the Lottery
What the TEFA waitlist means for Texas families — how long it takes, whether funds open up, and how to strengthen your position for Year 2 applications.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Funding: The $1 Billion Appropriation Explained
How the $1 billion TEFA funding works — where the money comes from, how many students it covers, what happens when demand exceeds supply, and future funding outlook.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Eligibility and Income Limits
TEFA eligibility requirements explained — residency, citizenship, income limits by FPL tier, and who qualifies for the $10,474 private school or $2,000 homeschool award.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts for Homeschool: TEFA's $2,000 Cap Explained
How TEFA works for Texas homeschoolers — the $2,000 annual cap, testing rules, Leeper protections, and whether accepting state funds changes your homeschool status.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts: What Parents Need to Know About TEFA
Complete overview of Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) — eligibility, award amounts, application timeline, and how the program works for private school and homeschool families.
Texas Education Savings Account: How TEFA's State-Funded ESA Works
Texas Education Savings Account explained — how TEFA's ESA model works, award amounts for private school and homeschool students, and how it compares to 529 plans.
Texas Homeschool Voucher: How TEFA Gives Homeschoolers $2,000 Per Child
How Texas homeschool families can access $2,000 per child through the TEFA voucher program — eligibility, spending rules, testing rules, and the Leeper trade-off.
THSC vs HSLDA on Texas School Choice: Where Each Stands on TEFA
The Texas Home School Coalition supports TEFA while HSLDA opposes it. Here's what each organization says and what it means for your family.
How to Withdraw from Public School in Texas for TEFA
Step-by-step guide to withdrawing your child from Texas public school to participate in TEFA, including withdrawal letters and truancy avoidance.