State Board of Education Rules — Texas Administrative Code
State Board of Education (SBOE) rules are part of a larger body of state agency rules known as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). The Office of the Secretary of State collects and publishes these rules. SBOE rules are codified under Title 19, Part II, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part II is the Texas Education Agency. The SBOE may adopt new rules or amendments to or repeals of existing rules.
Use the following links to view SBOE rules that are currently in effect and rules the SBOE has recently updated.
NOTE: The Texas Education Agency makes every effort to ensure that the information published on this Internet site is secure; however, due to the limitations of Internet security, the rules published here are for information only and do not represent legal documentation.
SBOE Rules
The following links provide information on proposed SBOE rules, adopted SBOE rules that have not yet taken effect, and the procedures for individuals to petition for SBOE rule changes.
- Proposed Rules
- Adopted Rules - Not Yet Effective
- Procedures to Petition for Adoption of State Board of Education Rule Changes
SBOE Rule Review Plan
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including SBOE rules. The rule review is designed to ensure that "the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continues to exist."
Use the following links to view SBOE rules currently under review or the rule review plan by either the chapter number or the date the review begins:
- SBOE Rule Review
- 2021-2025 Rule Review Plan Listed by Chapter
- 2021-2025 Rule Review Plan Listed by Begin Review Date
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For questions about the process of proposing, adopting, or publishing Texas Administrative Code rules; reviewing existing rules; or petitioning for rule changes, email the Rulemaking Division at rules@tea.texas.gov.