Texas homeschool planning hub
Review your state context, choose a report-card workflow, and open a printable planner without losing your place.
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Compliance summary
This detailed brief covers the currently published compliance summary for Texas.
- Notification
- No state notification — homeschool is treated as a private school under Leeper v. Arlington ISD. Parents may choose to file a Statement of Intent locally for record-keeping.
- Subjects
- Reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship (Texas Education Code §25.086). Curriculum materials are board-approved or a private school program.
- Attendance / instructional days
- No statutorily required days, though Texas homeschool conventions recommend ~180 days. Most families track instructional log privately.
- Assessment method
- No state testing or portfolio review. Method of evaluation is documented privately. Immunization status recorded; proof-of-progress is the parent’s choice.
Laws and filing practices can change. Use this summary as a planning aid and confirm current requirements with your state or district.
Texas · No notice required
Texas report-card template
Grades K-12Required fields
- Student identification (name, grade level)
- Curriculum covering reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship
- Attendance / instructional hours log
- Optional but recommended: work samples and curriculum documentation
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Printable K–8 planner
Plan your Texas homeschool year with the printable K–8 planner. It is a companion planning tool, not a state-law form or a substitute for your state’s filing records.
Texas homeschool FAQs
Quick answers for planning purposes. Requirements and filing practices can change, so confirm current details with your state or district.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Texas?
Reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship (Texas Education Code §25.086). Curriculum materials are board-approved or a private school program.
What notifications or records should homeschool families keep in Texas?
No state notification — homeschool is treated as a private school under Leeper v. Arlington ISD. Parents may choose to file a Statement of Intent locally for record-keeping.
How are homeschool evaluations handled in Texas?
No state testing or portfolio review. Method of evaluation is documented privately. Immunization status recorded; proof-of-progress is the parent’s choice.
How many instructional days should I plan for in Texas?
No statutorily required days, though Texas homeschool conventions recommend ~180 days. Most families track instructional log privately. Open the printable planner →
This information is a planning aid, not legal advice.