How Rand Paul’s “School Act” Bill Would Work for Homeschoolers
A new federal bill seeks to give families more educational choices.
2017 Legislative Year in Review: Victories and Continuing Battles (Including Some We’ll Take to the Polls)
Read our full recap of the 2017 legislative year in Austin that included victories, fights, and clear opponents to parental rights.
Special Session Report: Texas House Blocks Governor Abbott’s Key Agenda Items
Read this report from the Special Session in Texas capturing why key agenda items from Governor Abbott were blocked in the House.
Texas House Hears School Choice Bill for Special Needs Students
The Texas House held a hearing on a School Choice Bill benefiting special needs students. But, will HB 253 pass the House?
Breaking: School Choice Bill Filed in Special Session
A school choice bill has been filed ahead of the 2017 Texas Legislative special session. Read how this bill impacts Texas Families.
We Need Your Support for the 2017 Special Texas Legislative Session
The freedoms enjoyed by homeschoolers and the rights of parents are ...
Policy Review: Victory at the 85th Texas Legislature!
Now that the 85th Texas Legislature has concluded, THSC reports several key victories protecting parental rights during the 2017 Texas Legislative session.
Survey Says: Texas Homeschoolers Strongly Support Increased Parental Choice In Education
The poll results are in - Texas home school families strongly support increased parental choice in education and Education Savings Accounts.
THSC Explains Differences of Opinion with HSLDA
While our friends in Virginia at the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) have taken a strong position against the Texas legislation, they have not opposed similar legislation in other states.
Why THSC Supports School Choice
For 30-plus years, THSC's position has been to protect and empower parents to make decisions for their children, especially their education. In the 1980s we fought against those who argued that parents were not qualified to teach their children at home so should not be allowed to home school. Our foundational argument against this was that parents have a fundamental, constitutional right to direct the care, control and upbringing of their children and should therefore have the right to home school.
