Speak to other home schooling moms or dads that you know. Many families would be open to adding another child to their home school for a reasonable fee.
Contact a support group in your area to find more families who home-school. Home-school.com provides the names, locations and contact information of many such groups.
Advertise for a private tutor if you cannot find a family who will add your child to their home school. In Texas, a tutor does not need to be certified, but you want to make sure he is competent to teach all subjects to your child.
Interview prospective families and tutors to ask questions and see how they interact with your child. Choose a teacher for your child who will work well with his personality and educational needs.
Check references; this person or family will be spending a lot of time with your child. Make sure it is someone you trust.
Agree on a schedule. Texas does not require a specific number of days or hours for your child to attend school, but you should establish a schedule with the teacher to ensure that your child is engaged and learning.
Negotiate a reasonable fee with the family or tutor. This amount will vary based on the age of your child, the experience of the teacher, and the number of hours you expect the teacher to work with your child.
Write down academic goals. While the state of Texas does not have testing requirements for students schooled at home, it will be easier for the teacher to meet your expectations if you clearly express your goals. Also, tell the teacher how you want the child's academic progress monitored throughout the school year.
Select a curriculum for your child. In Texas, the curriculum must include reading, spelling, grammar, mathematics and a study of good citizenship. If you are joining an existing home-school family, you may want your child to use the same materials as their children to make the addition easier.
Observe and evaluate the teacher in action. Watch the teacher work with your child so that you are satisfied she is receiving the quality of education you want her to have.