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Vouchers Left Unused by Texas Families | Texas News
Over 20,000 Texas families who received state vouchers for private school chose not to use them—many already in public schools—highlighting real-world hurdles like hidden costs, limited provider options, and mismatched needs. One Houston mom faced an unexpected $6,000 out-of-pocket expense for a language therapist after buying uniforms and books, only to find her chosen school worked with one unapproved vendor. Critics argue the program primarily benefits private schools, as many recipients were already in private or homeschool settings. The state comptroller plans to survey non-users to…
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