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70% of Texas voucher awardees previously attended private school or were homeschooled, state data shows
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Jaewon Jung , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points According to the Texas Comptroller's Office, a total of 118,441 students have received awards. A significant portion of students receiving awards through a new program had prior experience with non-public education.
A significant portion of students receiving awards through a new program had prior experience with non-public education. State data indicates that a large majority of these students were previously enrolled in private institutions or followed a homeschooling curriculum. The program in question has awarded money to a substantial number of students, with a specific breakdown available.
According to the Texas Comptroller's Office, a total of 118,441 students have received awards. Further information on the program and its awardees can be found through official state channels.
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Category: schools Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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