The only requirements to legally homeschool in Texas are that:

• The instruction must be bona fide (i.e. not a sham);
• The curriculum must be in visual form (e.g. books, workbooks, video monitor);
• The curriculum must include the basic subjects of reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics and good citizenship.

Your child may also be taught in another family’s home or you may use a tutor for instruction.

The courts have determined that Texas homeschools are private schools for the purpose of compulsory attendance. Therefore, homeschools are not regulated, do not require teacher certification or third-party curriculum approval and are exempt from compulsory attendance laws.

In fact, due to THSC’s legislative advocacy, Texas state law under the Homeschool Freedom Act of 2025 (HB 2674) now explicitly prohibits any regulation of homeschooling by state agencies, further strengthening legal protections for Texas homeschool families.

Read more about the laws on the THSC Homeschool Laws Expanded Guide.