This article explains the purchase restrictions that apply to certain eligible expenses under the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) Program.
Overview
Some eligible expense categories have purchase restrictions under the TEFA Program.
The items listed below are subject to a purchase restriction of 10% of the student's annual award amount. This means the total amount spent on these items cannot exceed 10% of the student's annual award amount.
Purchase Restrictions
| Category | Purchase Restriction |
|---|---|
| Headphones | 10% of annual award amount |
| Cameras | 10% of annual award amount |
| 3D Printers | 1 purchase per year and 10% of annual award amount |
| Laptops | 10% of annual award amount |
| Tablets | 10% of annual award amount |
| Desktops | 10% of annual award amount |
| Monitors | 10% of annual award amount |
| Webcams | 10% of annual award amount |
| Printers | 10% of annual award amount |
| Computer Accessories | 10% of annual award amount |
| Calculators | 10% of annual award amount |
| Internet Hot Spots | 10% of annual award amount |
| Software Programs | 10% of annual award amount |
Important: The 10% restriction applies collectively across all technology purchases that are subject to this limitation. The combined total spent on these items cannot exceed 10% of the student's annual award amount.
Additional Information
Purchase restrictions apply to Marketplace purchases.
Purchases that exceed the applicable purchase restriction may not be approved.
For more information about eligible expenses, please refer to the TEFA Eligible Expenses guidance.