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Hinojosa Vows to Scrap Texas School Choice Accounts
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa promises to end state school choice accounts, leaving families uncertain about future funding.
In brief
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa promises to end state school choice accounts, leaving families uncertain about future funding. Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges to scrap school choice accounts, risking funding for participating families. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Hinojosa's pledge
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa promises to end state school choice accounts.
“My priority is public money and public schools.”
Families affected
Jazmin Duran moved three children from a charter school to St. Rita Catholic School after receiving Texas Education Freedom Accounts.
“But when I got in my car, I remember I called my mom, and I just started crying.”
Current enrollment
St. Rita Catholic School reported 153 students, up from 114 at the end of the previous school year.
Funding details
Private-school students receive 25% in July, another 25% in October, and the remaining half on February 1, 2027.
Repeal challenges
Repeal requires legislation through both chambers, and Republicans’ projected Senate majority could block it.
Funding uncertainty
Families face uncertainty over future funding as the program’s current budget ends August 31, 2027.
Next steps
Hinojosa’s platform does not specify protection for existing participants during a phaseout.
The key point
Texas Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa pledges to scrap school choice accounts, risking funding for participating families.
