J.M.
Dear S.,
I am sending you a link to GISD TAG web info page.
http://www.garlandisd.net/departments/gifted_talented/ind...
There is a good yahoo group called Texastag.
You did not say what school district you are in but I believe that they all have a GT program to some degree. Once your child is identified as gifted and talented, if you move to another school district the child should be put in the GT program at the new school.
First grade is hard because some kids come to first grade with out going to Kindergarten AND not being able to do Kindergarten level work. I would talk to the teacher and ask if your daughter can be challenged more.
We are in RISD and Richardson does not have a TAG magnet. I REALLY wish it did. The Magnet schools are not merit based but instead offer different learning opportunities. Their TAG program (called REACH) goes through 6th grade. Starting in 7th grade students can take AP classes.
Good luck,
J.