{"id":2236,"date":"2022-05-03T09:46:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T09:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miacademy-blog-3f61b5.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?page_id=2236"},"modified":"2025-09-12T20:31:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T20:31:24","slug":"homeschooling-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/by-state\/homeschooling-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Homeschool in Texas 2025 | Intent, Curriculum, Diplomas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Home education is gaining popularity in the Lone Star State. Between the straightforward Texas homeschooling laws and the flexibility that home education offers, it’s easy to see why! If you are interested in exploring a more relaxed and independent approach to your child’s education, homeschooling in Texas may be a great option for you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n


Texas is a very low regulation state, and it only has a few requirements that homeschooling families need to follow. It\u2019s important to do your research, as homeschool laws vary by state<\/a>. Once you’ve taken care of the legal aspects, you’ll be starting your homeschooling journey in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Homeschooling in Texas at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Texas – The Lone Star State<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Required Age<\/td>5-19 (or until graduation)<\/td><\/tr>
Standardized Testing<\/td>Not required<\/td><\/tr>
Subjects<\/td>Reading, spelling, grammar, math, good citizenship<\/td><\/tr>
Time Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Graduation Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Special Requirements<\/td>None<\/td><\/tr>
Financial Resources Available<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Parent Qualifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no educational requirements for parents who wish to homeschool in Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notice of Intent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child has never been enrolled in a public school, you are not required to provide any Notice of Intent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child is enrolled in a public school, you must send a letter of withdrawal<\/a> to your school district stating your intent to homeschool. It\u2019s important to send the letter before withdrawing your child from school to prevent your student from becoming truant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are no attendance requirements for homeschoolers in Texas. Parents may teach for as little or as long as their student needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are only three requirements for Texas homeschoolers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The curriculum must be in a visual format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Instruction must be bona fide, or in good faith.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The curriculum must teach reading, spelling, grammar, math, and good citizenship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Any homeschool curriculum in Texas must be in a visual format. An example of a visual curriculum would be teaching through books, videos, or written activities. For example, providing lessons only through an audiobook format would not meet the visual curriculum requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The instruction must also be \u201cbona fide,\u201d meaning genuine in quality or effort. Giving the child a math workbook and telling them to \u201chave at it,\u201d or only teaching when being observed would fail to meet the good faith requirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As mentioned, there are only five subjects required for Texas homeschoolers: <\/p>\n\n\n\n