Texas launched its Education Freedom Accounts program for the 2026-27 school year after the Legislature passed Senate Bill 2 in 2025 and funded the program with $1 billion. The application window ran from February 4 to March 31, 2026. The state says more than 100,000 students have been awarded accounts, with private-school awards tied to 85% of statewide average public funding per student, set at $10,474 for 2026-27, and up to $30,000 for eligible private-school students with disabilities. The dispute is what the program should be judged by. Supporters say it gives families more control and new options. Critics say vouchers may mostly help families already outside public schools, drain public-school support, or create uneven access if rural families have few private options. The public choice is about accountability, fairness, and whether state education dollars should follow students into private and home-based settings. Choice is useful only if it works for ordinary families, not just families who already had options. Texas should measure who actually benefits.