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Homeschool Requirements in Texas

Texas does not require a formal letter of intent to homeschool. Here's what you do need to get started.

Good news — Texas does not require a formal letter of intent.

Under Texas Education Code Section 25.086, Texas does not require families to notify the state or their local school district before they begin homeschooling.

What Texas Does Require

If your child is currently enrolled in school, send this withdrawal letter to the school principal.

School Withdrawal Letter

If your child is currently enrolled in a school, a withdrawal letter is a courtesy worth sending. It is not legally required, but it makes for a clean transition.

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Texas Requirements

Only needed if your child is currently enrolled in a school.

The date you plan to begin homeschooling.

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If your child is currently enrolled in school, send this withdrawal letter to the school principal.

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What Your Letter Will Include

Based on Texas Education Code Section 25.086, your letter will include:

  • Parent/guardian name and contact information
  • Child's name and date of birth
  • Statement of intent to homeschool
  • Reference to Texas Education Code Section 25.086
  • Current School Name (Only needed if your child is currently enrolled in a school.)
  • Withdrawal Date (The date you plan to begin homeschooling.)

Relevant Legal Language

Under Texas Education Code Section 25.086(a)(1), a child is exempt from compulsory attendance if the child attends a private or parochial school that includes in its course a study of good citizenship. The Texas Supreme Court ruled in Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994) that home schools are private schools for purposes of the compulsory attendance law.

Source: Texas Education Code Section 25.086

Disclaimer: This letter is generated for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change — verify current requirements with your local school district or consult a qualified attorney before submitting.

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