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Dear PDSES parents/guardians and interested stakeholders*,
We’re checking in with an important reminder: the 2025–2026 PDSES application window will open in one month on April 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. CST.
Applications must be submitted through the PDSES Parent Portal, which is accessed through your My SPEDTex account.
What can families do now to get ready?
Taking a few steps now can help make the application process smoother when the window opens.
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Set up or check your My SPEDTex account - A My SPEDTex account is required to apply for PDSES.
- If you do not yet have an account, you can create one at SPEDTex.org by selecting “Create Account / Sign In.”
- If you already have an account, we recommend logging in early to be sure your account is active and your information is up to date.
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Access your PDSES Parent Portal - Once logged in to My SPEDTex, select “Go to Your PDSES Parent Portal.” This is where you will complete and submit your application during the window. Before the window opens, you can:
- Enter/update your parent/guardian information.
- Add your student(s) by selecting “Add Student.”
Completing these steps ahead of time can help ensure you are ready to apply as soon as the window opens.
What to expect after you apply
PDSES is a popular program with limited funding, and we want families to understand what to expect after submitting an application.
- Applications for the 2025–2026 school year submitted during April 2026 will be reviewed and processed in summer 2026 (July). At that time, parents will receive an eligibility decision for their student.
- Students who receive a denial decision will have the opportunity to submit an appeal through January 29, 2027.
- Because the PDSES program receives a set amount of funding from the Texas Legislature each year, accounts are awarded based on available funding and prioritization. Funding for the 2025–2026 application cycle will not be available until fall 2026. Due to these funding limitations, some families may experience a wait before receiving a PDSES account, and some may not receive an account until additional funding becomes available.
Thank you for your continued interest in PDSES. We look forward to supporting you and your family.
Sincerely,
The PDSES Program Team
For more information, please visit the PDSES website and review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for answers to common questions about eligibility and the application process. We also invite you to view our recent PDSES webinar from January 2026.
Helpful links
*If you no longer wish to receive updates from PDSES, you can unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at PDSESInfo@tea.texas.gov.
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