A Houston private school has a unique policy of only appointing married couples to its board. Two Dallas private schools have awarded substantial contracts to their board members. Several private schools across Texas have provided significant personal loans to their leaders with undisclosed terms. These practices, common in private schools, would typically violate laws for public and charter schools. Investigations found over 60 transactions at 27 private schools that would be illegal if they were public institutions. Experts express concern about the lack of accountability in proposed private school voucher programs. Texas recently enacted a large school voucher program without imposing oversight similar to public schools. Public school officials face penalties for conflicts of interest, while private schools do not. Supporters argue that private schools should have autonomy and that parents will hold them accountable through market forces. Private school financial dealings are often opaque, especially for religious or for-profit institutions. Texas law now allows private schools to receive public funds with minimal state oversight compared to public schools. This lack of transparency and accountability raises concerns for taxpayers about how their money is spent.