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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Announces Over $161 Million for South Texas Schools

August 31, 2026

Contact: Alexis Torres

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced $161,327,669 in Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Title I formula allocation funds for the 34th Congressional District of Texas. 

"Education is the great equalizer," said Congressman Gonzalez. “We owe it to the children of South Texas to provide the resources and support needed to succeed in and beyond the classroom. As the current Administration continues to threaten the Department of Education’s existence and strip funding from our public schools, I remain steadfast in my commitment to securing federal investments for our communities. Every student, regardless of background or zip code, deserves a fair chance at achieving their full potential.”

Title I is the largest K-12 federal grant program that supports the development and creation of equitable opportunities for student success. Funding can be used for a range of services, including the hiring and training of teachers and support staff, the purchase of instructional materials and technology, and improving student and family engagement programs. In South Texas, nearly all major Independent School Districts qualify as Title I districts and serve eligible campuses.

The following allocations have been allotted to school districts in the 34th Congressional District of Texas:

  • Brownsville ISD: $29,938,319

  • Donna ISD: $18,518,048

  • Edcouch-Elsa ISD: $4,625,062

  • Edinburg Consolidated ISD: $24,272,195

  • Harlingen Consolidated ISD: $9,206,753

  • Kingsville ISD: $2,339,665

  • La Feria ISD: $1,024,001

  • La Villa ISD: $490,685

  • Lasara ISD: $148,647

  • Los Fresnos Consolidated ISD: $4,217,529

  • Lyford Consolidated ISD: $694,465

  • McAllen ISD: $15,040,201

  • Mercedes ISD: $3,678,777

  • Monte Alto ISD: $1,111,430

  • Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD: $23,189,143

  • Point Isabel ISD: $1,064,773

  • Progreso ISD: $1,622,866

  • Raymondville ISD: $1,300,164

  • Ricardo ISD: $211,116

  • Rio Hondo ISD: $799,794

  • Riviera ISD: $108,349

  • San Benito Consolidated ISD: $7,164,109

  • San Perlita ISD: $101,555

  • Santa Maria ISD: $312,323

  • Santa Rosa ISD: $446,561

  • Weslaco ISD: $9,701,141 

Total: $161,327,669
Issues:Education