Daniel R.
San Antonio, TX
After passing
Joined the Army National Guard, MOS 25B.
“The recruiter said no diploma, no slot. The teachers here knew exactly what the test would look like. I scored above the cutoff on every section.”
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01 · Texas GED prep
Online GED Classes in Texas
Pass the Texas GED on your schedule, from Houston to El Paso.
Twigera is built for Texas learners who need a high-school equivalency diploma without rearranging their lives. Our curriculum aligns to the official GED test specifications used at every Texas testing center — and our prep is one-time pay, never a subscription.
- Recognized in all 254 Texas counties
- Aligned to the GED Testing Service test blueprint
- Pass Guarantee on the Pro plan
In photo
Austin skyline at dusk
02 · Texas in numbers
Texas GED,
by the numbers.
The four numbers that matter most for Texas test takers — fee, age, locations, and the workforce gap a diploma closes.
01
$145
Full GED battery
Total cost of all four official subject tests in Texas.
02
17+
Minimum age
With additional rules and a school waiver required at 16.
03
180+
Testing centers
Across the state, plus online testing from home.
04
38k+
TX jobs/year
Posted Texas roles that require a high school diploma or GED.
Source: GED Testing Service · Texas Department of Education · Q1 2026
03 · Requirements
Requirements to take
the GED in Texas.
Set by GED Testing Service and the TexasDepartment of Education. Verify on official sources before your test date — rules change.
- 01Minimum age17+ (16 with school waiver)
Texas applicants are normally 17 or older. Sixteen-year-olds may qualify with a TEA-issued school waiver, parental consent, and proof of withdrawal from a Texas public school.
- 02High school enrollmentMust not be currently enrolled
Applicants cannot hold a U.S. high school diploma already and cannot be currently enrolled in a Texas high school at the time of testing.
- 03ResidencyTexas residency required
Texas requires applicants to be Texas residents at the time of testing in order to receive a Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency. Out-of-state testers receive a diploma from their state of residence.
- 04IdentificationGovernment-issued photo ID
A current Texas driver's license, Texas ID, U.S. military ID, or passport is accepted at every Texas testing center. Expired IDs are not accepted.
- 05ModalityIn-person OR online proctored
Both options are available statewide. Online proctored testing requires a 'green' score on a recent GED Ready practice test, plus a webcam and a private quiet room.
- 06Passing score145+ per subject
You must score at least 145 on each of the four subject tests independently. Subjects can be retaken individually without re-doing the others.
04 · What it costs
What the GED costs
in Texas.
These are the official fees from GED Testing Service for Texas test takers — what the test itself costs. Our prep is a separate one-time payment, with a Pass Guarantee on the Pro plan.
Official fees · Texasged.com
- Per subject test
Charged at the testing center or online checkout.
$36.25 - Full 4-subject battery
All four subjects taken in any order, on your schedule.
$145 - GED Ready practice (per subject)
Official practice test from GED Testing Service.
$6.99 - Retake fee
Per subject after the first two attempts.
$18
- · Texas charges among the lowest GED test fees in the country.
- · Discounted retake fees apply to attempts 2 and 3 within 12 months of the first attempt.
- · Some Texas community colleges and workforce programs cover GED testing fees for eligible learners.
05 · Where to test
Test centers
near you in Texas.
The official GED is administered at testing centers across Texas, plus online from home through GED Testing Service. Pick a city for the local center directory.
Houston
Pop. 2.3M · 12 testing centers
- Coming soon
Dallas
Pop. 1.3M · 9 testing centers
- Coming soon
San Antonio
Pop. 1.5M · 8 testing centers
- Coming soon
Austin
Pop. 975k · 6 testing centers
- Coming soon
Fort Worth
Pop. 936k · 5 testing centers
- Coming soon
El Paso
Pop. 678k · 4 testing centers
06 · Outcomes
What Texas graduates
did after.
Real Texas students. Real diplomas. Real next chapters — nursing programs, college, the National Guard, the promotions they were capped on.
Ethan P.
Houston, TX
After passing
Started CDL training at Houston Community College.
“I work nights at a warehouse. The lessons are short enough that I could squeeze them into my breaks. Took two and a half months total.”
Marcus J.
Dallas, TX
After passing
Promoted from line tech to shift lead at his plant.
“My manager told me I was capped without the diploma. I studied on lunch breaks for two months. Got the GED. Got the bump. Got my evenings back.”
Leila K.
Austin, TX
After passing
Enrolled at Austin Community College, education major.
“I was the parent helping my kid with homework while quietly catching up myself. Now we're both in school. The kid thinks that's normal.”
07 · The path
From day one to diploma.
Same four steps for everyone. Most students reach the final step in eight to fourteen weeks.
01Diagnostic
Find your starting line.
A 45-minute baseline across all four subjects produces a personal heat-map of what to study first. The plan is built from your data, not a template.
02Foundation
Build the basics.
Short video lessons, then practice on the same skill the same day. The platform reorders your queue around what you miss.
03Practice
Train under test conditions.
Full-length, timed simulations that look and feel exactly like the official test. Three clean passes and you are ready.
04Pass
Book the exam, get your diploma.
Schedule the official GED at a center or online from home. Pass in any order, on your timeline. Your state mails the diploma.
08 · FAQ
The Texas GED,
answered.
Specific to taking the GED in Texas. For broader course questions, see the help center or email hello@twigera.com.
09 · Last call
Your Texas certificate is closer than you think.
From a quiet 45 minutes after the kids go down to your name on the Texas Education Agency roster — most students get there in three months. Start with the free diagnostic and we'll show you the shortest path from where you are.