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How to withdraw your child from public school in Texas.

Yes — homeschooling is legal in Texas. Texas treats home schools as private schools (Leeper v. Arlington), with no notification, registration, testing, or curriculum approval required. You simply withdraw and begin.

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Last reviewed May 5, 2026

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Who are you withdrawing in Texas?

Add every child you're pulling from school. We'll list them on the letter and produce one packet for the whole family. Use the legal name on school records.

Child 1

Full name

Grade(optional)

Date of birth(optional)

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School Administration

Texas

May 5, 2026

RE: Withdrawal of student

Dear Principal,

I am writing to inform you that, effective immediately, I am withdrawing my child from your school. As of the date of this letter, my child will be enrolled in a private school operated in our home pursuant to Texas Education Code § 25.086(a)(1) and the Texas Supreme Court's ruling in Leeper v. Arlington ISD (1994).

Texas law requires no notification to the state or district, no registration, no curriculum approval, no testing, and no teacher qualifications. My child is now legally enrolled in a private school and is no longer subject to public-school compulsory attendance.

Please remove my child from your attendance roll as of the effective date below and forward all academic records to the address listed on this letter. Do not contact me, my child, or my child's other parent regarding compulsory attendance after this date.

I do not consent to a home visit, interview, or in-person meeting.

Effective date of withdrawal

May 5, 2026

Sincerely,

Date: May 5, 2026

Children covered by this withdrawal

What happens after you withdraw in Texas

Texas requires no state filing, no notification, and no registration. Your withdrawal letter is the entire procedure. Texas treats home schools as private schools under Leeper v. Arlington ISD.

By day 1

Deliver this withdrawal letter to the principal in person, by certified mail, or by email with read receipt. Save the confirmation.

By day 7

Confirm in writing that the school has removed your child from the roll. Texas does not require any further filings.

14d

By day 14

Set up an attendance log and start tracking. Texas does not legally require this, but it protects you against any later truancy question.

30d

By day 30

Choose curriculum covering the five required subjects: reading, spelling, grammar, math, and good citizenship. Any written curriculum used in good faith satisfies Texas law.

60d

By day 60

Establish a portfolio rhythm — save work samples and project photos quarterly.

90d

By day 90

Connect with a local Texas homeschool group or co-op. THSC and Texas Home Educators are the major statewide resources.

Frequently asked questions about Texas withdrawals

Is homeschooling legal in Texas?

Do I need to file a Notice of Intent in Texas?

Texas requires no state filing, no notification, and no registration. Your withdrawal letter is the entire procedure. Texas treats home schools as private schools under Leeper v. Arlington ISD.

What does Texas require beyond the withdrawal letter?

Texas requires no state notification, no testing, and no portfolio — the withdrawal letter alone ends the public school's jurisdiction. Just keep your own records as a precaution.

What records do I need to keep in Texas?

Texas doesn't specify required hours or days, but keeping a daily attendance log and a portfolio of work samples is the standard precaution. The wizard generates both.

Can I generate one letter for multiple kids in Texas?

Yes. The wizard supports up to 10 children per family. The letter lists each child by name, grade, and date of birth; one packet covers the entire withdrawal.

Official sources

HSLDA — Texas Laws Texas Dept. of Education

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