Texas Dyslexia Resources
Kindergarten and grade 1 dyslexia screening, written evaluation requests, and free family support.
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For 2026–27, schools screen by kindergarten's end and January 31 in grade 1. Expanded early reading assessments begin in 2027–28.
Send a written evaluation request to the principal or special education director. The school has 15 school days to offer consent or refuse in writing; Partners Resource Network helps families understand their rights.
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The go-to contacts for families in Texas.
Free parent help
Partners Resource Network
Free parent training, information, and local special education support across Texas.
FreeState dyslexia guidance
Texas Education Agency Dyslexia Resources
The state Dyslexia Handbook in English and Spanish, parent guides, and a state dyslexia helpline.
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SPEDTex
Information and family support for Texas special education and dyslexia questions.
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More go-to contacts
Department of education
Texas Education Agency(opens in a new tab)
Adult reading help
Literacy Texas(opens in a new tab)
How to get help in Texas
The steps and deadlines in Texas rules.
- Time limit: 15 school days
Ask in writing
Write to the principal or special education director. Within 15 school days, the district must offer evaluation consent or refuse in writing.
Give consent
If the school proposes an evaluation, review the consent form and return it. The evaluation timeline starts when the school receives written consent.
- Time limit: 45 school days
Complete the evaluation
The initial evaluation report is generally due within 45 school days after written consent, with limited exceptions and extensions.
- Time limit: 30 days
Meet for eligibility
The ARD committee (Texas's name for the IEP team) generally meets within 30 calendar days after the evaluation report to decide eligibility and write the IEP.
Check your child's reading plan
Needed dyslexia instruction is a special education service. Ask the ARD committee to put the instruction and progress monitoring in the IEP.
Resolve disagreements
Ask Partners Resource Network or SPEDTex about an independent evaluation, mediation, a state complaint, or a due process hearing.
Texas dyslexia law
Each answer opens to what the law says and where.
Dyslexia screening
Yes
What it says
Now: dyslexia screening by the end of kindergarten and by January 31 in grade 1. Wider K–3 reading tests start in 2027–28.
Help after screening
Yes
What it says
Districts must use the state handbook's screening, evaluation, and evidence-based dyslexia instruction procedures.
19 TAC §74.28 (2024)
Teacher training
Yes
What it says
Dyslexia teachers need program training; testing teams need dyslexia expertise. K–3 teachers and principals must attend reading academies.
Dyslexia defined in law
Yes
What it says
Texas law recognizes dyslexia as a specific learning disability under federal special education law.
State dyslexia handbook
Yes
What it says
The 2024 Dyslexia Handbook is required through state rules and remains the guide for 2026–27 dyslexia screening.
19 TAC §74.28 (2024)
State dyslexia specialist
Yes
What it says
The Texas Education Agency lists a State Dyslexia Coordinator and dyslexia contacts at all 20 regional education service centers.
Science of reading law
Yes
What it says
K–3 phonics must use systematic direct instruction. Three-cueing word guessing is prohibited in that phonics curriculum.
Texas Education Code §28.0062(a)(1), (a-1); HB 1605 (2023) (2023)
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Dyslexia testing, tutoring and support in Texas
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Help with IEPs and 504 plans
Free experts who know the rules.
Texas Parent to Parent (opens in a new tab)
Peer support, information, and education for families of children and adults with disabilities.
Get tested
School testing is free. Clinics add detail.
Dyslexia Center of Austin (opens in a new tab)
Reduced-cost dyslexia evaluations, free therapy for some students, and teacher training in Austin.
J.P.W. Learning Center (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia evaluations in San Angelo; reading testing costs $1,500, with payment plans available.
Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia evaluations for children at Scottish Rite for Children in Dallas, with advice on next steps.
Texas Center for Learning Disorders (opens in a new tab)
University evaluations and family feedback for students with learning difficulties.
Tutoring and programs
Explicit, structured reading help.
Dyslexia School of Houston (opens in a new tab)
Houston dyslexia therapy using Take Flight and other programs; payment plans available.
Scottish Rite Learning Center of South Texas (opens in a new tab)
Free dyslexia therapy in San Antonio, plus family guidance and teacher training.
Scottish Rite Learning Center of West Texas (opens in a new tab)
Free Take Flight dyslexia therapy for eligible students ages 6–18 in Lubbock and Amarillo.
Audiobooks and tech
Keep learning while reading catches up.
Texas Technology Access Program (opens in a new tab)
Try assistive technology for 35 days; the program pays shipping both ways.
Parent groups
Families who have been there.
Houston Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (opens in a new tab)
Dyslexia information, community events, and an organizational helpline for Houston families.
Learn about dyslexia
Plain guides from trusted experts.
Neuhaus Education Center Family Support (opens in a new tab)
Free virtual dyslexia information sessions and referrals to therapists, evaluators, and school advocates.
For adults
It is never too late to get help.
Literacy Lubbock (opens in a new tab)
Free one-to-one reading and writing tutoring for adults, with support for dyslexic readers.
Neuhaus Education Center Adult Literacy (opens in a new tab)
Free adult reading classes online or in Bellaire; $25 screening fee with age and hardship waivers.
For teachers
Orton-Gillingham and structured literacy training.
Shelton School Dyslexia Teacher Training (opens in a new tab)
Dallas dyslexia teacher training using Take Flight; coursework and practicum cost $3,600 per level.
Schools for dyslexia in Texas
Each one has a documented reading program. Ask to see it.
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- Dyslexia school
The Winston School San Antonio(opens in a new tab)
San Antonio · Bexar County · Grades K-12
K-12 school in San Antonio for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Shelton School(opens in a new tab)
Dallas · Collin County · Grades PK-12
Early childhood to grade 12 in Dallas for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Fairhill School(opens in a new tab)
Dallas · Dallas County · Grades 1-12
Grades 1-12 in North Dallas for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Winston School(opens in a new tab)
Dallas · Dallas County · Grades K-12
K-12 school in Dallas for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
The Briarwood School(opens in a new tab)
Houston · Harris County · Grades K-12
A K–12 school for learning differences with Wilson, Fundations, and Just Words reading instruction.
- Dyslexia school
The Joy School(opens in a new tab)
Houston · Harris County · Grades K-8
K-8 school in Houston for students with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Hill School(opens in a new tab)
Fort Worth · Tarrant County · Grades K-12
K-12 school in Fort Worth for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Starpoint School(opens in a new tab)
Fort Worth · Tarrant County · Ages 6-12
School at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth for students ages 6-12 with learning disabilities.
Financial aid - Dyslexia school
Rawson Saunders School(opens in a new tab)
Austin · Travis County · Grades 1-8
Austin school for students with dyslexia in grades 1–8, with Orton-Gillingham-based reading lessons.
Financial aid
Dyslexia help by county in Texas
Local schools, groups, and services in each guide.
How Texas reads
Students and adults, next to the whole U.S.
4th graders reading at Proficient
Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024
8th graders reading at Proficient
Public schools. The Nation's Report Card (NAEP), 2024
Adults who struggle to read
Ages 16 to 74 at or below Level 1 in a national adult skills survey (PIAAC), data through 2017
NAEP Proficient is a high bar, not the same as “on grade level.” Adult figures are model estimates. Sources: The Nation’s Report Card and the U.S. PIAAC Skills Map, both from NCES.
See reading scores in every stateAlso good, in every state
Bookshare (opens in a new tab)
Ebooks read aloud with highlighting, free for U.S. students with dyslexia; adults pay a yearly fee.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) (opens in a new tab)
Find your state's federally funded parent center for help with special education.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA) Provider Directory (opens in a new tab)
Search IDA's directory for dyslexia testing, tutoring, therapy, and advocacy near you.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) (opens in a new tab)
Free, confidential advice on job accommodations for adults with dyslexia, by phone or email.
Learning Ally (opens in a new tab)
Human-read audiobooks for students with dyslexia. Families pay yearly; your school may already offer it.
National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) (opens in a new tab)
Free audiobooks by mail or app for children and adults with a reading disability like dyslexia.
Texas dyslexia questions
When does Texas screen for dyslexia?
In 2026–27, schools screen by kindergarten's end and January 31 in grade 1. Expanded K–3 foundational reading assessments become required in 2027–28.
SourceHow do I request a special education evaluation?
Write to the principal or special education director and keep a copy. The district has 15 school days to offer consent or give written refusal; reading interventions must not delay evaluation.
SourceDoes a dyslexia diagnosis always mean an IEP?
The team decides eligibility individually. Needed dyslexia instruction is a special education service; students needing only accommodations may be served through a 504 plan.
SourceDo school holidays change the evaluation deadline?
Usually the report is due 45 school days after consent, not calendar days. Absences and late-spring consent can change deadlines; ask SPEDTex to explain your dates.
SourceCan I ask for an independent evaluation?
If you disagree with the school's evaluation, you may request an independent evaluation at public expense. The school must pay for it or promptly ask for a hearing to defend its own evaluation.
SourceWhere can I get free help with an IEP or 504 plan in Texas?
Partners Resource Network (1-800-866-4726) and Disability Rights Texas (1-800-252-9108) help families for free, by phone or in meetings with the school.
Are there schools for dyslexia in Texas?
Yes. This guide lists 9 schools built for students with dyslexia: Fairhill School (Dallas), Hill School (Fort Worth), Rawson Saunders School (Austin), and 6 more. Public districts with reading programs are listed too.
Can someone with dyslexia get free audiobooks in Texas?
Yes. Texas Talking Book Program (1-800-252-9605) lends free audiobooks to readers whose dyslexia makes print hard to read.
How well do students read in Texas?
In 2024, 28% of Texas 4th graders scored Proficient in reading on the NAEP test (U.S.: 30%). Proficient is a high bar: solid grade-level reading and more.
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Sources for this page (11)
- Dyslexia | Texas Education Agency
- Parent's Guide to the ARD Process (January 2025) — Pages 17 and 21 explain independent evaluations at public expense and dispute resolution; district must fund or defend its evaluation without unnecessary delay.
- prntexas.org
- tea.texas.gov — July 2026 guidance confirms continued use of the 2024 handbook for current K–1 screening.
- statutes.capitol.texas.gov — Current §38.003, amended June 20, 2025; connects dyslexia elements to §28.0063.
- HB 2 implementation (January 29, 2026) — 2027–28: K middle/end; grades 1–2 beginning/middle/end; grade 3 beginning/middle. Distinct from current K readiness screening.
- tea.texas.gov — If identified with dyslexia and needing dyslexia instruction, it is specially designed instruction. Eligibility is determined individually.
- Texas Education Code §29.004(c) — Written request must reach special education director or district administrative employee. Oral requests still trigger federal duties but not this specific state deadline.
- statutes.capitol.texas.gov — §28.0062(a-1) bans three-cueing in required phonics; HB 1605 amendment effective June 13, 2023.
- tea.texas.gov
- Evaluation Timelines — SPEDTex explains the consent-to-evaluate step and timeline.
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