Homeschooling in Texas
Tend Wonder makes it easy to start homeschooling in Texas. This guide explains who can homeschool, how to give notice, what to plan and record, and how testing works. Tend Wonder then follows your child’s curiosity and helps you find hands-on ideas, books, resources and nearby experiences around Texas. Document your learning together in a Learning Journey, and use Education Coverage to see how your child’s activities connect to learning areas in Texas.
Requirements
How to start homeschooling in Texas
Ages and exceptions
Your homeschooled child is exempt from compulsory attendance to the same extent as a private school student.
Register or give notice
Your homeschool programme is not registered, approved or accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
Your school district may request a letter assuring it that your child is being homeschooled.
Plan instruction
You must follow a course of study that includes good citizenship.
Assessments and testing
You should be aware that most public school districts assess course mastery when your child transfers from homeschooling.(recommended)
Restrictions
You may legally homeschool your child in Texas.
Other requirements
Your homeschooled child will not receive a diploma from the State of Texas.
Your homeschool graduate must be treated under the same general undergraduate admission standards as public high school graduates by Texas higher education institutions.
Official resources
- Home Schooling | Texas Education Agency
Texas Education Agency
Sources checked November 3, 2026
General information, not legal advice. Requirements can change. Check the official resources for your family's circumstances.
Financial support
Homeschool funding in Texas
Programs open to homeschoolers
Your homeschooled child can receive $2,000 annually if awarded a Texas Education Freedom Account.
Good to know
Applications for the 2026–27 school year closed on March 31, 2026. You can sign up for updates about the 2027–28 application window on the official program website.
Official sources
Last checked November 3, 2026. Eligibility rules change, so confirm with the program before applying.
Your homeschool journey starts with their curiosity.
Discover activities, books, and nearby experiences around your child’s interests. Record their learning and see the learning areas they explore along the way.