This site will provide you with information regarding the Texas high school graduation requirements.
The State Board of Education adopted changes to the high school graduation requirements in January 2012. The new requirements are effective beginning with students who enter grade 9 in the 2012-13 school year. View the new graduation requirements.
An updated set of dual credit frequently asked questions (PDF, 203KB) is now available.
Information Regarding Minimum High School Program (MHSP)
Information regarding automatic college admission
The State Board of Education adopted changes to the high school graduation requirements in January 2010. The new requirements are effective beginning in the 2010-11 school year.
Correspondence to Districts
2012-2013 Side by Side Graduation Program Requirements (for students entering high school in 2012-2013 and later) (PDF, 120KB)
2011-2012 Side by Side Graduation Program Requirements (for students who entered high school prior to 2012-2013) (PDF, 77KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 311KB)
House Bill 3
House Bill (HB) 3, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, includes changes to graduation requirements effective Sept. 1, 2009. The legislation does not permit the State Board of Education to designate a specific course or a specific number of credits in the enrichment curriculum as requirements for the recommended program, except as explicitly allowed in statute.
Text of House Bill 3 (outside source)
Official State Board of Education Administrative Rules Regarding Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2012-13 and thereafter
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2007-08, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, or 2011-12
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2004-05, 2005-06, or 2006-07
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 2001-02, 2002-03, or 2003-04
Graduation Requirements for Students Entering Grade 9 in 1998-99, 1999-2000, or 2000-01
Curriculum Division
curriculum@tea.state.tx.us
Texas Education Agency
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701-1401
(512) 463-9581