Here, parents operate their homeschool with the same status as a private school. They have complete freedom to regulate themselves.

Compulsory Attendance: Between the ages of 6 and 18; no daily attendance required.

Required Subjects: Math, reading, spelling, grammar and citizenship

State Organization(s):
Texas Homeschool Coalition
POB 6747, Lubbock, TX 79493; Tel: 806-744-4441; F: 806-744-4446
http://www.thsc.org/ - E-mail: staff@thsc.org

Convention(s): For all of these events, please see the respective websites for updates.
Rethinking Education Annual Conference (secular)
http://www.rethinkingeducation.com/
Texas Homeschool Coalition Conference (Christian)
http://www.thsc.org/convention/
Homeschool FEAST (Christian)
http://www.homeschoolfeast.com/bookfair/Bookfairhome.htm
ARCH Catholic Conference
http://www.arch-homeschool.org/wst_page4.html