Teaching Tamil language to next generation kids in Houston area started as early as 2001. After 10 years of growth, Greater Houston Tamil School (HTS) was formed as a registered non-profit organization in 2012.
HTS is a member of American Tamil Academy (ATA), a non profitable organization. HTS follows ATA syllabus and its books for Mazhalai to Level 3. For higher levels, however, HTS uses its own books.