2025-2026 Phone Free Schools Grant Program, Cycle 2
The purpose of this grant is to support school systems in complying with HB 1481 to help school systems purchase secure storage solutions and implement the infrastructure necessary to enforce the personal communication device ban.
Grant Period
From September 22, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
Applications and Award
The following table links to scanned copies of all applications eligible for competitive review and indicates which applicant(s) are preliminarily selected to receive an award, pending successful completion of fiscal and programmatic review and negotiation.
| Eligible Applications | Prelim. Award Selection |
|---|---|
| Anna ISD | Awarded |
| Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD | Awarded |
| Boling ISD | Awarded |
| Brownfield ISD | Awarded |
| Crockett County Consolidated ISD | Awarded |
| Evant ISD | Awarded |
| Fayetteville ISD | Awarded |
| Galena Park ISD | Awarded |
| Gilmer ISD | Awarded |
| Hale Center ISD | Awarded |
| La Fe Preparatory School | Awarded |
| Liberty Hill ISD | Awarded |
| Lufkin ISD | Awarded |
| Mathis ISD | Awarded |
| Melissa ISD | Awarded |
| Murchison ISD | Awarded |
| North Zulch ISD | Awarded |
| Prairie Lea ISD | Awarded |
| Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success | Awarded |
| Rise Academy | Awarded |
| Rosebud-Lott ISD | Awarded |
| S and S CISD | Awarded |
| San Isidro ISD | Awarded |
| Sharyland ISD | Awarded |
| Universal Academy | Awarded |
| Westphalia ISD | Awarded |
| White Settlement ISD | Awarded |