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.

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The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.

Proposed Rules with Open Public Comment Periods

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter B, State Review and Approval, §67.27, IMRA Reviewers: Eligibility and Appointment; §67.29, IMRA Reviewers: Training, Duties, and Conduct; §67.31, Procedures for Public Access to and Handling of IMRA Samples; §67.33, Public Comment on Instructional Materials; §67.39, Updates to Approved Instructional Materials; and §67.41, New Editions of Approved Instructional Materials, and Subchapter C, Local Operations, §67.61, Sample Copies of Instructional Materials for School Districts; and §67.63, Selection and Local Adoption of Instructional Materials by School Districts
Summary: The proposed new sections would implement House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, by defining the procedures and policies for the selection, appointment, training, and duties of instructional materials review and approval (IMRA) reviewers; outlining the procedures for IMRA public access and public comment; and specifying procedures for materials to be updated or revised following approval by the board. The proposed new sections would also outline the procedures for local districts to adopt instructional materials.
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas implementarían la Ley 1605 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB), 88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023, mediante la definición de los procedimientos y políticas para la selección, designación, capacitación y funciones de revisores encargados de la revisión y aprobación de materiales educativos (IMRA); la descripción de los procedimientos para el acceso y los comentarios del público respecto a IMRA; y la especificación de los procedimientos para que los materiales se actualicen o modifiquen después de la aprobación de la junta. Las nuevas secciones propuestas también describirían los procedimientos para que los distritos locales adopten materiales educativos.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: December 20, 2024-5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January 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 67, Subchapters B and C

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.3, Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum
Summary: The proposed amendment would update the list of high school courses for science that are required to be offered to students.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizaría la lista de cursos de ciencias en escuela preparatoria que se deben ofrecer a los estudiantes.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: December 20, 2024-5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January 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 §74.3

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter C, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, §127.59 and §127.61; Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance, §127.262 and §127.263; Subchapter J, Health Science, §127.510 and §127.511; Subchapter K, Hospitality and Tourism, §§127.569, 127.571, and 127.604; Subchapter M, Information Technology, §§127.689-127.691 and 127.694-127.699; and Subchapter N, Law and Public Service, §127.773
Summary: The proposed new sections would add Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for state-approved innovative courses in the following career and technical education career clusters: agriculture, food, and natural resources; business, marketing, and finance; health science; hospitality and tourism; information technology; and law and public service.
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas agregarían los exámenes de conocimientos y habilidades esenciales de Texas (TEKS) para cursos innovadores con aprobación estatal en los siguientes grupos de carreras de educación profesional y técnica: agricultura, alimentos y recursos naturales; negocios, mercadeo y finanzas; ciencias de la salud; hotelería y turismo; tecnología de la información; y derecho y servicio público.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: November 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: December 20, 2024-5:00 p.m. on January 21, 2025. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in January 2025 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page. 
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 C, F, J, K, M, and N

Proposed Rules with Closed Public Comment Periods

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter A, Board of Trustees Relationship, §61.1, Continuing Education for School Board Members
Summary: The proposed amendment would establish new eligibility requirements for trainers of school boards to include a background check, establish that only individuals (not organizations) are eligible to provide training to school board trustees, and prohibit trainers of school boards from engaging in political advocacy during training.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta establecería nuevos requisitos de elegibilidad para capacitadores de juntas escolares, que incluirían una verificación de antecedentes, determinarían que solo los individuos (no las organizaciones) son elegibles para impartir capacitación a los administradores de juntas escolares y prohibirían que los capacitadores de juntas escolares participen en actividades de gestoría política durante la capacitación.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: September 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: October 11, 2024-5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in November 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter B, State Review and Approval, §67.25, Consideration and Approval of Instructional Materials by the State Board of Education
Summary: The proposed amendment would establish a minimum threshold for standards alignment for instructional materials for enrichment subjects and courses and for supplemental instructional materials by defining the criteria to be used in the review and approval of instructional materials by the SBOE and the Texas Education Agency.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta establecería un umbral mínimo para la armonización de estándares respecto a materiales educativos para materias y cursos de refuerzo y para materiales educativos complementarios al definir los criterios que se utilizarán en la revisión y aprobación de materiales educativos por parte de la Junta Estatal de Educación y de la Agencia de Educación de Texas.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: September 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: October 11, 2024-5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in November 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter B, English Language Proficiency Standards
Summary: The proposed new sections would relocate the English language proficiency standards from 19 TAC §74.4 and include updates to ensure the standards remain current and comply with federal requirements.
Kindergarten-Grade 3 proficiency level descriptors
Grades 4-12 proficiency level descriptors
Resumen en Español: La propuesta reubicaría los estándares de dominio del idioma inglés de la sección 74.4 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas (19 TAC §74.4) e incluiría actualizaciones para garantizar que los estándares permanezcan al día y acaten los requisitos federales.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism
Summary: The proposed amendment would make technical adjustments to prerequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta efectuaría ajustes técnicos a requisitos previos con la finalidad de armonizarse con los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica (CTE) recientemente reformados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration, and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Summary: The proposed amendments would make technical adjustments to course titles, prerequisites, and corequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas efectuarían ajustes técnicos a títulos, requisitos previos y correquisitos de cursos con la finalidad de armonizarse con los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica recientemente reformados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting 
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. 
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register