Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced on May 19, 2025, over $116 million in preliminary federal education funding earmarked for public school districts across South Texas. These projected investments, part of the latest round of federal support, aim to provide students in low-income communities with essential tools and resources for success.

“These are your tax dollars at work, coming back home to help our kids,” said Congressman Cuellar. “This funding will support teachers, reduce class sizes, and strengthen early education programs across South Texas. I'm proud to have secured these federal investments that will uplift our classrooms and empower the next generation of Texas leaders.”

The total projected funding of $116,935,226 will benefit public school districts in Atascosa, Bexar, Duval, Guadalupe, Jim Hogg, Starr, Webb, Zapata, and McMullen counties. This funding stems from the Title I, Part A Grants to Local Educational Agencies program, which allocates resources to districts with high numbers of students from low-income families. The support is intended for various initiatives, including additional teachers, academic specialists, technology upgrades, and after-school programs.

A detailed breakdown of the projected education funding by county and ISD in TX-28 is as follows:

Atascosa County – $2,973,154

• Jourdanton ISD – $273,334
• Pleasanton ISD – $1,019,457
• Lytle ISD – $694,019
• Charlotte ISD – $280,741
• Poteet ISD – $705,603

Bexar County – $59,076,343

• Judson ISD – $9,110,821
• San Antonio ISD – $37,388,941
• Randolph Field ISD – $13,752
• Harlandale ISD – $6,342,337
• Southside ISD – $3,025,616
• East Central ISD – $3,194,876

Duval County – $1,879,708

• Benavides ISD – $237,851
• Freer ISD – $546,356
• Ramirez CSD – $25,070
• San Diego ISD – $1,070,431

Guadalupe County – $1,911,415

• Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD – $1,721,632
• Marion ISD – $189,783

Jim Hogg County – $637,172

• Jim Hogg County ISD – $637,172

Starr County – $10,390,199

• Rio Grande City Grulla ISD – $5,919,492
• Roma ISD – $4,322,136
• San Isidro ISD – $148,571

Webb County – $37,021,846

• Laredo ISD – $15,471,036
• United ISD – $21,384,392
• Webb Consolidated ISD – $166,418

Zapata County – $3,020,919

• Zapata County ISD – $3,020,919

McMullen County – $24,470

• McMullen County ISD – $24,470

Final dollar amounts are expected to be released this summer, with formal grants awarded starting July 1, 2025. Congressman Cuellar, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, stated he will continue to work towards maximizing federal support for South Texas schools.