Texas
Single Mom’s Rights Protected
Soon after a single mother withdrew her son from public school to begin home schooling him, the school informed her that she must attend a meeting with a curriculum specialist regarding her decision to home school. When she declined, the school district followed up with another letter insisting that she attend the meeting and threatening her with truancy charges.
When this mother contacted Home School Legal Defense Association for help, attorney Dewitt Black immediately faxed a letter to the school district reminding school officials that under the Leeper case, home schools in Texas legally operate as private schools. When contacted by public school officials inquiring about compliance with the compulsory attendance law, home educating parents need only respond by assuring the local public school officials that the home school meets these requirements. This mother had already written several letters of assurance to the district.
Attorney Black also warned the school district not to take any action which would infringe upon our member’s rights under Texas law, lest school officials subject themselves to civil liability. This mother has not had any further contact from the school district.
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Texas
Sam Houston used his knowledge of the Mexican culture to his advantage by planning his attack on Santa Anna’s troops during their afternoon siesta, catching the Mexican troops off guard.
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