Students entering grade 9 in 2012 (class 2017 and higher) have different graduation requirements than former graduating classes:
2012-2013 Side by Side Graduation Program Requirements (for students entering high school in 2012-2013 and later) (PDF, 120KB)
Students in class of 2016 and prior:
2011-2012 Side by Side Graduation Program Requirements (for students who entered high school prior to 2012-2013) (PDF, 77KB)
If the links don't work go to this page: Texas Education Agency.
In Texas homeschools are considered private schools. No filing of paperwork or reporting is required.