Provider guide

How to become a Texas Education Freedom Accounts provider on Odyssey

Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) are run by the Texas Comptroller and paid out through Odyssey. Providers and vendors apply on the official TEFA provider page.

  1. 1. Apply on the official provider page

    Start on the Comptroller's TEFA providers and vendors page. It links to the Odyssey application.

  2. 2. See how big the program is

    Odyssey's report says about 116,000 students took part in year one, about 274,000 applied, and $270.7 million was spent.

    Source: Odyssey TEFA Year One Impact · Reported data as of Oct 5, 2026 · not a purchasing handbook · PDF p. 2
  3. 3. Prepare a clear catalog and prices

    List each product or service with a plain description and the price you charge everyone. Purchase limits are not confirmed. Check the official handbook.

The Texas source is an impact report, not a purchasing handbook. Fees, payout timing and purchase limits are unconfirmed. Check the official handbook. This guide is not official approval.