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How to homeschool in Texas

The homeschool must be bona fide, not a cover for skipping school.

Checked November 2026 against the HSLDA summary for Texas. Laws change, so confirm with the source before you file.

Texas requirements at a glance

Notice to the state or district

No. None.

Minimum school time

None set.

Required subjects

Reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship, using a written curriculum (online programs count).

Parent qualifications

None.

Testing or evaluation

None required.

Records to keep

None required.

Compulsory school ages

6–19

Legal ways to homeschool in Texas

  • Homeschool as a private school

What to do, step by step

  1. 01

    Plan your school year

    Texas sets no minimum number of days or hours. A planned calendar still makes the year easier to keep on track.

    Plan the school year
  2. 02

    Track attendance as you go

    Records Texas asks for: none required. Even where nothing is required, a dated log protects you if you move, return to school or apply to college.

    Open the attendance tracker
  3. 03

    Keep everything in one place

    Attendance, report cards, reading and field trip logs, test scores and work samples, in the order an evaluator or a school district usually asks for them.

    See the Records Binder

Texas homeschool questions

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Texas?

None.

How many days do you have to homeschool in Texas?

Texas does not set a minimum number of days or hours for homeschoolers.

What subjects are required in Texas?

Reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship, using a written curriculum (online programs count).

Does Texas require testing for homeschoolers?

None required.

Do parents need a teaching certificate in Texas?

No. Parents do not need any particular qualification.

Confirm before you file

This page summarizes the law in plain English and is not legal advice. Read the HSLDA legal summary for Texas and your state’s own education department page, and compare all 50 states in our homeschool laws by state guide.

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