Texas conservatives tout record-breaking school choice signups after long battle with teachers unions

Texas conservatives tout record-breaking school choice signups after long battle with teachers unions

'We lead the nation in economic freedom, we might as well lead the nation in educational freedom,' remarked Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock

The Lone Star State’s school choice program, called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, saw record-setting registrations in its first days. (Bryn Lennon – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images; Getty Images)

Gov. Greg Abbott laughs during a bill signing in the State Capitol on April 23, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

School choice was a major legislative priority for Gov. Greg Abbott, who signed the measure establishing the program into law last May. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)