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10 citiesBay City
22 schools
Bay City, Texas
Beaumont
55 schools
Beaumont, Texas
Bedford
11 school
Bedford, Texas
Bellaire
11 school
Bellaire, Texas
Benbrook
22 schools
Benbrook, Texas
Boerne
1111 schools
Boerne, Texas
Brenham
44 schools
Brenham, Texas
Bridgeport
11 school
Bridgeport, Texas
Brookshire
22 schools
Brookshire, Texas
Bryan
22 schools
Bryan, Texas
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10 citiesLa Porte
11 school
La Porte, Texas
Lake Jackson
33 schools
Lake Jackson, Texas
Lakeway
11 school
Lakeway, Texas
Lancaster
22 schools
Lancaster, Texas
League City
88 schools
League City, Texas
Leander
55 schools
Leander, Texas
Lewisville
22 schools
Lewisville, Texas
Little Elm
44 schools
Little Elm, Texas
Live Oak
11 school
Live Oak, Texas
Lufkin
22 schools
Lufkin, Texas
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14 citiesSaginaw
11 school
Saginaw, Texas
San Angelo
22 schools
San Angelo, Texas
San Antonio
1111 schools
San Antonio, Texas
San Benito
22 schools
San Benito, Texas
Schertz
22 schools
Schertz, Texas
Seabrook
11 school
Seabrook, Texas
Selma
11 school
Selma, Texas
Sherman
77 schools
Sherman, Texas
South Houston
11 school
South Houston, Texas
Southlake
11 school
Southlake, Texas
Spring
55 schools
Spring, Texas
Stafford
22 schools
Stafford, Texas
Stephenville
11 school
Stephenville, Texas
Sugar Land
55 schools
Sugar Land, Texas
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2 citiesSpecial Education in Texas: What Parents Need to Know
Texas uses school-day deadlines and an ARD committee rather than the IEP-team label used in many states. The new Texas Education Freedom Account program begins with the 2026-27 school year and gives priority and additional funding considerations to students with disabilities.
We currently list 387 specialized schools and programs across 118 communities in Texas.
Evaluation and IEP timing in Texas
The Full and Individual Initial Evaluation report is generally due within 45 school days after the district receives signed consent. The ARD committee must meet within 30 calendar days after the written report to determine eligibility and develop the IEP, with special end-of-year rules.
- The district generally has 15 school days to respond to a written evaluation request
- The FIIE report is due within 45 school days after consent
- The first ARD meeting is due within 30 calendar days after the report
How specialized placements are funded in Texas
Texas Education Freedom Accounts launch for 2026-27 and can pay approved private-school and education expenses. Students with disabilities receive statutory priority and may qualify for a different funding level, but applications, documentation, and participating-provider rules control.
- The program is new for the 2026-27 school year
- Disability priority and funding depend on required documentation
- An account-funded private school is distinct from a district ARD placement
Types of Special Needs Schools in Texas
Not every placement type exists in every state. These are the settings families actually find in Texas.
Nonpublic schools and TEFA-approved providers
Texas districts may place students at nonpublic schools through an ARD decision, while TEFA separately allows family-selected approved providers.
Best for: Students whose funding route, IEP, or support needs match this state-specific placement category
District and regional public programs
Texas districts may serve students in neighborhood schools, separate classrooms, regional cooperatives, or public separate schools depending on the IEP.
Best for: Students who can receive FAPE within the public-school continuum
Autism and therapeutic day schools
These programs combine academics with behavioral, communication, sensory, or clinical support. Approval and public-payment status must be checked separately.
Best for: Students who need coordinated instruction and therapeutic support throughout the school day
Independent schools for learning differences
These schools commonly focus on dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, ADHD, executive function, or small-group instruction.
Best for: Students who need specialized teaching but not an intensive therapeutic placement
Texas Special Needs School Questions
How long does a special education evaluation take in Texas?
The Full and Individual Initial Evaluation report is generally due within 45 school days after the district receives signed consent. The ARD committee must meet within 30 calendar days after the written report to determine eligibility and develop the IEP, with special end-of-year rules.
What funding can families use for a specialized school in Texas?
Texas Education Freedom Accounts launch for 2026-27 and can pay approved private-school and education expenses. Students with disabilities receive statutory priority and may qualify for a different funding level, but applications, documentation, and participating-provider rules control.
Can a Texas district pay for a private special education placement?
Yes, when the IEP team determines that the district cannot provide FAPE in its own programs. The public agency then remains responsible for the placement and IEP. A family-selected private enrollment or scholarship is a different legal and funding route.
What types of specialized schools operate in Texas?
The state-specific options described on this page include Nonpublic schools and TEFA-approved providers, District and regional public programs, Autism and therapeutic day schools, Independent schools for learning differences. Approval, tuition responsibility, and admission rules differ by setting, so confirm both the school's status and who is responsible for payment before enrolling.
Where should I start for a child under three in Texas?
Texas Early Childhood Intervention is the state's birth-to-three starting point. Local ECI contractors serve eligible children from birth to 36 months and coordinate the transition to school-district services.
Texas Guides & Resources
Next steps for families comparing schools, requesting an evaluation, or working out how to pay for a placement.
Texas Education Freedom Account guide
Disability priority, funding rules, covered expenses, and the 2026-27 rollout.
Read more →ABA therapy in Texas
Compare therapy access and school support as separate parts of a child's plan.
Read more →How to request a special education evaluation
Start the written record before tracking Texas's evaluation timeline.
Read more →Complete IEP guide
Prepare for eligibility, services, placement, and annual review decisions.
Read more →504 plan vs IEP
Compare the protections and services available through each plan.
Read more →Choosing a special needs school
Questions to ask when comparing programs in Texas.
Read more →Early intervention guide
Understand birth-to-three services and the transition into Texas schools.
Read more →IEP meeting prep checklist
Organize records, questions, and priorities before the team meets.
Read more →Sources for this page
- Texas evaluation and special education guidance
- Texas placement or education funding guidance
- Texas Early Childhood Intervention official program information
State rules change. This page was last reviewed against primary sources on July 28, 2026. Confirm current requirements with your school district or the relevant state agency before making a decision.
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