Charter Schools

Vision & Mission

The Division of Authorizing strives to increase the quality of charter schools and virtual/hybrid programs and schools across Texas. We measure this success through the strength of our portfolio our authorizing practices, and belief from the education community on our LEA-focused mindset.

We are driven to cultivate innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and to empower the charter community, virtual/hybrid school and course providers, and district leaders through leadership, guidance and support.

News & Events

Generation 31 Proposed Applications

The Generation 31 application cycle has concluded the capacity interviews for five applications. The following applicant has been proposed by the commissioner of education and will be attending the State Board of Education Meeting in June.

• Texas High School for Accelerated Learning

Navigating the Charter School Application

The Division of Charter School Authorizing is excited to announce our upcoming webinar series Navigating the Charter School Application Process. This two-part series will provide valuable insights into the process of applying for an open-enrollment charter school in Texas. Please visit our Charter School Applicants page for more information.

Resources & Information

The following webpages provide useful information and additional links to other resources.. 

New Charter School Applicants

Overview of TEA's charter application process

Charter School Program (CSP) Grants

Grants available to assist new charter schools with initial planning and implementation and existing charter schools with replication and expansion

Texas Partnerships (SB 1882)

Supports for school districts to develop partnerships and expand school options

Charter School Incubator

Supports to design and launch  open-enrollment charter schools (Subchapter D & E) and district-authorized charter schools (Subchapter C)

Charter Student Admission Application

Links to common application for admission to a Texas open enrollment charter school

Charter
Renewals

Information about charter school renewal process & eligibility requirements, renewal categories and key dates

Charter Amendments

Overview of expansion and non-expansion amendments, waivers, & high-quality campus designation requests

Charter Governance

Overview of board member training requirements & governance reporting forms

Charter Portfolio

Links to proposed and awarded charters, applications, renewals, and amendment information

Charter School Map Locator

Provides the location of all open-enrollment and university charter school campuses in Texas

Charter School Closures

Information about closed charter schools including how to request closed charter transcripts/diplomas

Reports

Links to helpful data and reports regarding charter schools 

Resources

Useful resources for funding, grants and application processes