Texas Voucher Program Faces $2B Push | Odessa News

Odessa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 4, 2026 · 2m

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is pushing lawmakers to nearly double the state’s private school voucher program budget to over $2 billion, citing soaring demand and a moral obligation to support students—especially those with disabilities. While families already in the program and new applicants are driving growth, critics including the Texas State Teachers Association warn that diverting funds from struggling public schools could worsen educational inequality. The comptroller insists the request follows legal mandates and reflects real participation, but the debate over who benefits and how…