GED in Texas

In Texas the GED costs $145 in person or $169 online, minimum age 18.

How Texas compares

At $145, Texas (GED, all 4 subjects in person) is cheaper than 13 states and more expensive than 28 states.

That is $1 above the national median. The national median is $144 (42 states with a confirmed price, range $0 to $200).

Compared with Texas, it is cheaper in Arkansas ($16); more expensive in Louisiana ($154).

At $169, Texas (GED, all 4 subjects online) is cheaper than 6 states and more expensive than 30 states.

That is $25 above the national median. The national median is $144 (37 states with a confirmed price, range $104 to $200).

Compared with Texas, it is cheaper in Arkansas ($144) and Louisiana ($144).

Rankings use only prices confirmed from an official source. Neighboring states come from the US Census county adjacency file.

Tests accepted: GEDTexas is not listed on https://hiset.org/get-started/state-requirements/ (checked 2026-10-10). Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Credential awarded: State of Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE)Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED, all 4 subjects in person: $145All 4 subjects. Includes test center fee and state administrative fee. Source: tea.texas.gov, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject in person: $36.25Includes test center fee and state administrative fee. Source: tea.texas.gov, checked 2026-10-10
GED, all 4 subjects online: $169All 4 subjects. Source: tea.texas.gov, checked 2026-10-10
GED, one subject online: $42.25Source: tea.texas.gov, checked 2026-10-10
Ways to pay less: State pays for GED tests while funding lasts. HSE Subsidy Program: vouchers covering GED test fees for eligible residents aged 21+, applied for through a local Texas Workforce Commission Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program. In-person: two discounted retakes per subject not passed.Funding is limited; voucher terms at https://www.ged.com/texas-free-ged-testing-terms-and-conditions.html. AEL provider search: https://tcall.tamu.edu/search.aspx Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

GED online at home: YesRequires a passing (green) GED Ready score first. Under-18s need a parent or guardian present at check-in. Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Minimum age: 18Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10
Under the minimum age: 16- and 17-year-olds may qualify if they have government photo ID, are Texas residents, are not enrolled in school and have not graduated high school. 16-year-olds must also meet a specific condition (for example state care, a court order, or Job Corps). 17-year-olds also need parent or guardian permission, unless they are in an approved in-school GED preparation program.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Residency rule: Must be a Texas resident (proof such as a valid driver's license or a bill showing a Texas address).Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10

Retake policy: In person: no wait for the first two retakes of a subject, then a 60-day wait. Two discounted retakes per subject within 365 days of the full-price test, plus a $16.25 test center fee per retake. Online: one retake before a 60-day wait; online retakes cost $42.25 with no discount.Source: ged.com, checked 2026-10-10