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Don Huffines, newly sworn in as Texas comptroller, is already making waves with the state’s massive school voucher program—funding over 85,000 students for the 2026-27 school year, making it the third largest in the nation. Huffines, running for re-election, vows to slash waste and protect taxpayer dollars, even skipping his own salary. With 274,000 applications and 248,000 students approved, a 121,000-person waitlist remains. Nearly a quarter of voucher users have disabilities, and 80% come from low-income families. Major districts like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are seeing the biggest uptake, showing parents across Texas are actively seeking educational choice—and results. The program, launched in 2025 under Governor Abbott, is already reshaping how families approach schooling.

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