Can a Houston family pay for this from a TEFA account?
Eligible from approved practitioners when not covered by government benefits or private insurance.
Eligible from approved practitioners when not covered by government benefits or private insurance.
Eligible from approved practitioners when not covered by government benefits or private insurance.
Rules that apply
- Fees qualify only if not covered by any federal, state or local government benefit (such as Medicaid) or by private insurance the child is enrolled in.
- Online delivery is possible if the provider is approved.
What isn't allowed
- Services covered by Medicaid, CHIP or private insurance
In Houston
Speech is the most common specialty among Houston's approved therapy providers — 72 list it.
How to buy it
Log in to the TEFA parent portal (Odyssey). Pay your school or an approved provider through the platform, or buy approved products in the marketplace. If a provider isn't listed, it has to apply and be approved before it can be paid.
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Sources: educationfreedom.texas.gov (families page, Tuition and Fee Guidelines 5/28/2026, Educator Credential Policy 7/7/2026, Providers and Vendors) and Odyssey's eligible-expenses article for TEFA. This is a summary, not legal advice. Program rules control.