Texas Tech K-12 was established by legislative and state board action in 1993 as a "Special Purpose District" designed to educate students with special circumstances and whose educational needs were not adequately met by traditional schools.

In 1998, the Commissioner of Education granted expansion of the program to include kindergarten through 8th grade.

Students can catch up or get ahead by taking individual courses or credit by exams while still enrolled in their current school district.

All credits earned through Texas Tech K-12 are recognized by colleges and universities.

Courses and credit by exams (CBEs) are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).