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Homeschooling in Texas

What the law asks of you, in plain language, with links to the official sources so you can check every line.

Minimal requirements No notice required Last verified May 19, 2026

At a glance

Notice

Not required

Curriculum

See details

Testing

Not required

Teacher

No qualifications

Overview

Homeschooling in Texas operates under the landmark 1994 Leeper v. Arlington ISD court ruling which established that home schools are private schools under Texas law and are largely exempt from state regulation. This gives Texas families among the greatest homeschool freedom of any state in the US.

Telling the authorities

No notice required

You can begin homeschooling in Texas without notifying anyone.

How to do it

Texas families are not required to notify anyone to begin homeschooling. Simply withdraw your child from public school in writing and begin your home study program.

Requirements

Curriculum
Must be in a bona fide manner — meaning genuinely educational. Must cover reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. No curriculum approval required.
Testing
No standardised testing required by state law.
Record keeping
No records required to be submitted to the state. Recommended to keep your own records in case of dispute.
Teacher
No qualifications required.

Recent changes

Texas is one of the least regulated homeschool states in the US. No notification, no testing, and no teacher qualifications are required. Requirements have been stable for many years.

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