Proof of Residency

You must reside within the state of Texas and provide one of the following documents as proof of residency to be eligible for enrollment.

• Gas, electric, or water bill from the last 60 days that includes your name and service address

• Mortgage statement from the last 60 days or annual lease agreement

• Appraisal district tax form with current address

Proof of Age 

Please provide an official document showing proof of age. Acceptable documents are as follows:

• Birth Certificate

• Passport

• Visa

• Driver's License State ID

Immunizations

All students must provide evidence of their immunizations on either a state of Texas official immunization form, an official school record, a healthcare provider or Health Department printout, or an immunization booklet with all doses stamped or signed. These forms must be stamped or signed by a healthcare provider. Texas allows for medical, personal, or religious exemptions. Medical exemptions must be signed by a health care provider. Parents seeking exemption from immunizations for personal or religious reasons must request a vaccine exemption affidavit form in writing by mail, fax (512-458-7544), or via a secure online request form from the Department of State Health Services, Immunization Branch. To review the required immunizations by Texas Health and Human Services, visit here.

Caretaker Proof of Identity

A copy of the enrolling parent/guardian’s government-issued photo identification card which includes the parent/guardian’s name and date of birth (e.g. driver’s license, state ID) must be submitted along with your enrollment documents.

Students Eligible to Enroll

A student is eligible to enroll in Texas Virtual Schools if the student:

• Is coming from another Texas Public School or Texas Online School

• Is coming from Homeschool, Private School, or Out of State

Previous Report Card or Transcript

We will request all official records from your child’s previous school on your behalf, but if we are unable to obtain any information, you may be asked to submit the most recent report cards and/or transcript in order to appropriately place the student in courses and/or grade levels.

Grade Limitations

TEXAS Virtual Schools serves students in grades K-12.

For SY 24-25, we are not accepting any new seniors and no students over the age of 18.

Other Documentation

You may need to provide additional documentation if any of the following circumstances apply:

• Custody order: If your legal guardianship is determined by court order, please submit a copy of the order.

• Gifted evaluation: If you are requesting enrollment in a course that is ahead of or behind your student’s age-based grade level or you are requesting placement in a Gifted course, an Academic Services Counselor will contact you to request a report card, Prior Academic History Form, and/or state test scores.

• IEP or 504 plan: If your student has an IEP or a 504 plan, please provide the most recent ARD or 504 plan for appropriate placement and transfer scheduling.

You will submit all documentation during the enrollment process.