Proposed State Board of Education Rules

All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved for first reading by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved for first reading by the SBOE. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved for second reading by the SBOE and filed as adopted with the Texas Register. The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.

During the proposed rule's public comment period, you may submit public comments electronically using the public comment form. See proposals below for their comment periods.

If you have questions about the public comment process for proposed rulemaking, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact the TEA Rulemaking Unit at (512) 475-1497 or by email at rules@tea.texas.gov.

The following links present the preamble filed with the Texas Register in PDF format. The preamble includes information describing the proposed rule action as well as the rule text. The PDF contains a bookmark that will allow you to navigate directly to the beginning of the rule text using the bookmarks feature of your PDF reader.

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The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.

Proposed Rules with Open Public Comment Periods

The following rules have been approved by the SBOE and filed as proposed with the Texas Register. Each proposal includes an estimated date for final adoption (Projected Date for Second Reading and Final Adoption).

During the public comment period, use the provided link to submit a comment. After this period, the link will be unavailable, but you can register to provide public testimony at the SBOE meeting where the rule will be considered for adoption.

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter A, Gifted/Talented Education, §89.1, Student Identification
Summary: The proposed amendment would ensure that a district's identification of gifted and talented students complies with all legal requirements and federal and state executive orders.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta garantizaría que la identificación de estudiantes dotados y talentosos por parte de un distrito cumpla con todos los requisitos legales y las órdenes ejecutivas federales y estatales.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 2025 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: October 10, 2025-5:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in November 2025 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §89.1

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance; Subchapter J, Health Science; and Subchapter O, Manufacturing
Summary: The proposed new sections would add new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills developed by subject matter experts convened by the Texas State Technical College and Education Service Center Region 4 that are needed for completion of career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas agregarían nuevos conocimientos y habilidades esenciales de Texas desarrollados por expertos en la materia y convocados por Texas State Technical College y el Centro de Servicios Educativos de Región 4, que son necesarios para finalizar los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 2025 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: October 10, 2025-5:00 p.m. on November 10, 2025. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in November 2025 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Subchapters F, J, and O

Proposed Rules with Closed Public Comment Periods

The SBOE has approved the following rules. They will remain on this page until filed as adopted with the Texas Register, then they will move to the Adopted-Not Yet Effective page.

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter C, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, §§127.49, 127.51, and 127.52
Summary: The proposed amendments would make a technical adjustment to the prerequisites for §127.49 to align with the CTE programs of study; update cross references; and update language relating to employability skills to reference new 19 TAC §127.15.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2025 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 1, 2025-5:00 p.m. on September 2, 2025. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2025 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register