Texas Home Educators

10/12/2026

10/09/2026

Homeschool Day is happening today in Austin!

Homeschool Day: Oktoberfest at the Bullock Texas State History Museum — free admission all day for homeschool families (no RSVP needed), with hands-on stations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Event details:
https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/events/homeschool-day-oktoberfest-20261009/

Already looking ahead? Oct 16 — Home School Day at Space Center Houston (starts 8 a.m.; advance tickets recommended for the Home School Day rate).

More museum days and gatherings across Texas:
https://texashomeeducators.org/events/

Statewide hub → https://texashomeeducators.org

Tag a friend who might still make it today 💛

10/06/2026

A few weeks into the fall semester, and some days still feel wobbly? That's normal.

Whether you pulled your kids out this summer or you're a few years in and rethinking things, there's no single "right" way to homeschool in Texas. Lessons at the kitchen table, learning on the road, a slow week that turns into a great one — it all counts.

If you're just getting started (or starting over), our Start Here page walks through the basics in plain language, one step at a time.
https://texashomeeducators.org/start-here/

Statewide hub → https://texashomeeducators.org

What's one thing you'd tell a family in their first month of homeschooling? Share below 💛

10/05/2026

🦋 Texas becomes part of the monarch migration route twice each year—but fall is when the show usually gets easier to spot.

By late September, monarchs begin moving south through the state toward Mexico, and October often brings the strongest migration activity. Warm, sunny days with lighter winds can be especially good for seeing butterflies feeding on nectar-rich flowers or gathering before continuing south.

This guide explains when monarchs pass through Texas and where you can improve your chances of seeing them, including the National Butterfly Center and Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park in South Texas, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas Discovery Gardens in Dallas, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge, and other nature centers and gardens across the state.

👇 See when and where to look for monarchs across Texas in the first comment.

10/04/2026

Is homeschooling legal in Texas? Yes. A good-faith homeschool directed by a parent is treated as an unaccredited private school. The site lists no state testing and no reporting. Cover reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics, and good citizenship. https://texashomeeducators.org/start-here/

10/04/2026

How do we find a homeschool group near us? The resource directory lists support groups, co-ops, classes, sports, and tutors by city or county. Ask for an intro pack and visit before you commit for a year. https://texashomeeducators.org/resource-directory/

10/04/2026

How do we see homeschool events in our part of Texas? Turn off every calendar except your region. If your region has no calendar, use the Texas Home Educators calendar. Groups can email to add open events. https://texashomeeducators.org/events/

10/04/2026

What does Texas Home Educators membership cost? Silver is $25 a year, Gold is $55, and Platinum is $75. All three include the newsletter, an HSLDA discount worth $20, and members-only discounts. Gold and Platinum add legal membership services. https://texashomeeducators.org/membership/

10/04/2026