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Texas homeschool requirements

Texas is one of the most permissive states. No filing, no testing, no oversight — home schools are private schools. Teach five subjects (including 'good citizenship') from a bona fide written curriculum.

Last reviewed June 5, 2026 · Sources below

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Texas homeschool requirements at a glance

Notice
Not required
Required subjects
Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Mathematics, Good citizenship
Instruction time
NoneNo attendance record requirement.
Testing or evaluation
NoNo mandatory testing.
Records
No
Parent qualifications
Not required
Compulsory attendance ages
6–19
Ways to homeschool
Private school (no filing)
Law
Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994); Tex. Educ. Code § 25.085; HB 2674 (2025)
Official source
tea.texas.gov ↗

Do I have to notify anyone to homeschool in Texas?

No. Texas does not require homeschooling families to file a notice. No notice, registration, or approval (home schools are private schools). The 2025 Homeschool Freedom Act (HB 2674) bars state agencies from regulating home education.

What subjects does Texas require homeschoolers to teach?

Texas requires instruction in Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Mathematics, and Good citizenship. Five subjects per Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994); 'Good citizenship' is the verbatim term. The curriculum must be in written/visual form and pursued in a bona fide manner.

How many days or hours of instruction does Texas require?

None. Texas does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours for homeschoolers. No attendance record requirement.

Is standardized testing required to homeschool in Texas?

No. Texas does not require standardized testing for homeschooled students. No mandatory testing.

What records do I need to keep to homeschool in Texas?

Texas does not require homeschooling families to keep specific records. No record-keeping obligation under state law.

Do parents need a teaching certificate or other qualification to homeschool in Texas?

No. Texas does not set a general qualification for homeschooling parents.

What ages does Texas's compulsory attendance law cover?

Texas's compulsory attendance law covers children from age 6 to age 19.

What are the ways to homeschool in Texas?

In Texas, families homeschool under this pathway: private school (no filing).

Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Texas, as it is in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Texas is one of the most permissive states. No filing, no testing, no oversight — home schools are private schools. Teach five subjects (including 'good citizenship') from a bona fide written curriculum.

How to get started in Texas

1
No filing required
Homeschools are private schools in Texas, so there's no notice, registration, or approval. If your child is currently enrolled in public school, withdraw them in writing before you begin. A 2025 law, the Homeschool Freedom Act (HB 2674), bars state agencies from regulating home education.
Official resource (tea.texas.gov) →
2
Use a bona fide curriculum
Teach from a curriculum in written or visual form, and pursue it in a bona fide (genuine) manner.
3
Teach required subjects
Reading, spelling, grammar, math, and good citizenship.
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Sources for Texas

Official source (tea.texas.gov) ↗HSLDA's Texas summary ↗
Statute: Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994); Tex. Educ. Code § 25.085; HB 2674 (2025)
Last reviewed: June 5, 2026

Every requirement above comes from our review of Texas’s rules, last checked against these sources on June 5, 2026. Homeschool law changes, and a state can amend its rules between our reviews — read the official source before you file anything or rely on a date here. How we review state requirements.

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