A Texas bill could provide teachers with a $1,000 supply grant per year starting in 2026.
HOUSTON — A newly filed bill in the Texas special legislative session could ease the financial burden many teachers face when stocking their classrooms.
House Bill 128, introduced by state Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-Galveston), proposes the creation of a Teachers’ Classroom Supply Savings Account Program starting with the 2026-2027 school year. Under the bill, the Texas comptroller would provide a $1,000 annual grant to every eligible teacher to purchase classroom supplies.
The grant funds would be distributed through online accounts accessible to participating teachers. To qualify, teachers must be certified and work at least four hours per day in academic or career and technology instructional settings at a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
The bill limits the use of funds to classroom supplies for teachers and their students. However, any unspent money at the end of the school year could be rolled over for future supply purchases or used toward professional development expenses.
Teachers would be required to retain receipts for purchases made with grant funds for at least two years.
If passed, the program would begin in the 2026-2027 school year. The Texas comptroller would oversee the program’s implementation and adopt necessary rules to manage the grant distribution and use.
House Bill 128 is part of ongoing legislative efforts to address education-related issues during the current special session.