According to a survey from Lake Research Partners, Texas voters rank education as a top priority this midterm election year, and agree that school vouchers will harm public schools. Here’s a breakdown of the findings:
👉30% of Texas voters surveyed say that education and schools are a top priority this midterm year.
👉Two-thirds of Texas voters agree with the statement “Texas’ new school voucher law will increase school closures and take needed public dollars out of our public schools.”
👉49% of voters strongly agree that vouchers harm schools vs. help them.
Families started receiving funds at the beginning of the month, and had until July 15 to officially select their intended private school or homeschooling path. Although proponents of the program argue the approximate $10,000-$30,000 voucher amount awarded to students gives more school choice to lower-income families and students with disabilities, recent data shows they’re not students primarily benefiting from the program:
👉The majority of recipients already attend private schools.
👉Although students with disabilities were told they could receive up to $30,000, less than 1% actually received that amount.
👉The average tuition cost for special education private schools in Texas is around $23,000, according to Private School Review.
👉As of 2026, average private school tuition in Texas is roughly $14,000 per year, with private high schools across the state costing well over $20,000 per year.
