Individuals under the age of 18 are required to attend school (Texas Education Code Chapter 25, Section 25.085) unless they qualify for an exemption (Texas Education Code Chapter 25, Section 25.086).

17-Year-Old Test-Takers

To qualify for an age exception, a 17-year-old must:

• Have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID (see above for ID requirements);
• Have proof of Texas residency (see above for residency requirements);
• Verify you are not currently enrolled in school (unless enrolled in an approved in-school High School Equivalency Program);
• Not have an accredited high school diploma; and
• Have parent or guardian permission.

Alternatively, a 17-year-old may qualify under the 16-year-old rule below.

16-Year-Old Test-Takers

To qualify for an age exception, a 16-year-old must:

• Have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID (see above for ID requirements);
• Have proof of Texas residency (see above for residency requirements);
• Not have an accredited high school diploma; and

Be one of the following:

• In the care of a state agency;
• Under a court order issued under Family Code 65.103 (a) (3);
• Enrolled in a Job Corps training program, or
• Enrolled in the Texas Challenge Academy.

Effective January 26, 2016, the minimum passing score for high school equivalency has changed from 150 to 145 on all GED subject area tests. As a result, tests taken since January 1, 2014 in the score range from 145 to 149 are now passing. The state will award and email high school equivalency credentials to those who have now passed all four tests.

With the discounted retake program, every student is eligible for two discounted retakes for each GED^® test subject taken. These discounted retakes are valid for twelve months after the initial test attempt. For each discounted retake, GED Testing Service waives all testing fees, so the only costs to the student are any applicable state or testing center fees.

No. You can choose to take one content area at a time, two at a time, or any combination that best suits your needs.

A resident of the state who has not graduated from an accredited high school is eligible to take the high school equivalency test per Texas Education Code, Section 7.111 in accordance with rules promulgated by the State Board of Education. Eligibility requirements for high school equivalency testing are defined in the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 2, Chapter 89, Subchapter C, Rule §89.43.

In order to take the high school equivalency exams, the test-taker must:

Have a government (national or foreign) issued photo ID, such as one of the following:

• State driver license or Department of Public Safety identification card,
• Military ID,
• Passport, 
• U.S. passport card or matrícula consular;  

Provide proof of residency in Texas, which could be a:

• Texas driver license,
• Utility bill showing a Texas address, or
• Bank statement showing a Texas address;

Be 18 years of age:

• Not be enrolled in an accredited high school; and
• Not be a high school graduate from an accredited high school. 

Access the free practice test today and get a preview of the content and technology that are part of the GED^® test.

To find out more on GED Preparation classes contact: 817-526-5174

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You must appear in person, at an Official GED Testing Center to take the GED test. The test cannot be taken online.

The Mathematical Reasoning test is 115 minutes long and is one single section.
Part 1 – (first 5 questions) calculators not allowed
Part 2 – (remaining 41 test questions) calculators allowed
Students must submit their answers to the first five questions before moving on to the rest of the test. These parts are not timed separately.

Visit Texas GED Certificate/Transcript Search to obtain a free verification letter. Also available is a printable PDF containing your Certificate of High School Equivalency with test scores and a diploma-style certificate suitable for framing for $5 which can be paid by credit card or check (automated clearing house). The certificates and verifications must be printed during this transaction. TEA no longer sends certificates or verifications via mail, fax, or email.

If your search returns "No Records Found," please email txchse@tea.texas.gov to request a record search.

The Reasoning through Language Arts test is 150 minutes long and testing is broken down into three sections:

• Section 1 (35 minutes*) tests all content
• Section 2 (45 minutes) is the Extended Response portion of the test
• Student break (10 minutes)
• Section 3 (60 minutes*) tests all content

*The time allotted for sections 1 and 3 may vary slightly, but the total test time will always be 150 minutes.

The Science test is 90 minutes long and is one single section. There are two Short Answer questions included on the test, but they are not timed separately. Students are expected to manage their time and spend about 10 minutes on each of the Short Answer questions.

The GED Test Series scores range from 100 to 200. To earn a State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency, you must achieve a minimum of 145 on each of the four exams.

The Social Studies test is 90 minutes long and testing is broken down into two sections:

Section 1 (65 minutes) tests all content
Section 2 (25 minutes) is the Extended Response portion of the test