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Texas Homeschool Requirements

No Notice Required

Texas homeschools are legally private schools per Texas Education Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (Tex. 1994), exempt from compulsory attendance under Tex. Educ. Code Sec. 25.086(a)(1). Only "good citizenship" is named directly in statute; reading, spelling, grammar, and math come from the Leeper "bona fide curriculum" test. HB 2674 (2025, effective Sept. 1, 2025) added Education Code Sec. 1.010, statutorily barring TEA/SBOE from ever imposing new homeschool regulations. Texas sets NO minimum number of instructional days or hours, the 180-day figure shown is a general recommendation only.

No Minimum

180 days is a recommendation

Not required

notification

Not required

testing

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This data was last checked against official sources on August 15, 2026. Laws change, so if something looks off or your state updated its requirements since then, confirm current details on your state's official homeschool page or use the correction form below.

Notification

Not required

Testing

Not required

Required Subjects

  • Reading
  • Spelling
  • Grammar
  • Mathematics
  • Good citizenship

Instructional Days

No Minimum

Texas does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown here as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.

Report Frequency

none

Submission Method

None required. TEA does not register, approve, or track homeschools.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the homeschool requirements in Texas?+
Texas homeschools are legally private schools per Texas Education Agency v. Leeper, 893 S.W.2d 432 (Tex. 1994), exempt from compulsory attendance under Tex. Educ. Code Sec. 25.086(a)(1). Only "good citizenship" is named directly in statute; reading, spelling, grammar, and math come from the Leeper "bona fide curriculum" test. HB 2674 (2025, effective Sept. 1, 2025) added Education Code Sec. 1.010, statutorily barring TEA/SBOE from ever imposing new homeschool regulations. Texas sets NO minimum number of instructional days or hours, the 180-day figure shown is a general recommendation only.
How many instructional days are required for homeschooling in Texas?+
Texas does not set a minimum number of instructional days or hours by law. 180 days is shown as a general planning recommendation only, not a legal requirement.
Does Texas require notification to homeschool?+
No, Texas does not require notification to homeschool.
Does Texas require standardized testing for homeschoolers?+
No, Texas does not require standardized testing for homeschool students.
What subjects are required for homeschooling in Texas?+
Texas requires the following subjects to be taught: Reading, Spelling, Grammar, Mathematics, Good citizenship.
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