Homeschooling is legal, though the laws in many states differ. Before you begin homeschooling, research the laws specific to your state. The Home School Legal Defense Association has much of the information you will need in this area.    

 http://www.hslda.org/laws/default.asp      

• Brief summary of the homeschooling law in Texas

Compulsory School Age
"a child who is at least six years of age, or who is younger than six years of age and has previously been enrolled in first grade, and who has not yet reached the child's 18th birthday."  

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