Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules

All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals being considered by the commissioner of education are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was filed as proposed with the Texas Register. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved for adoption by the commissioner and filed as adopted with the Texas Register.

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

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PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities, §61.1031, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed repeal would relocate the requirements to proposed new 19 TAC §103.1215. The proposed new rule would include updates to implement House Bill (HB) 3 and Senate Bill 838, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 33 and HB 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and clarify requirements for school safety.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta reubicaría los requisitos existentes a la nueva sección propuesta 103.1215 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas [19 TAC §103.1215]. La nueva norma propuesta incluiría actualizaciones para implementar tanto el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) y el Proyecto de Ley 838 del Senado (SB 838) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023] como el Proyecto de Ley 33 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 33) y el Proyecto de Ley 121 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 121) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] y aclararía los requisitos de seguridad escolar.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC §61.1031

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter EE, Computation of High School Grade Point Average, §74.3001, Computation of High School Grade Point Average
Summary: The proposed new rule would reflect the requirements of Senate Bill 1191, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and identify minimum requirements for school districts when computing a student's high school grade point average.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta reflejaría los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 1191 del Senado (SB 1191) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] e identificaría los requisitos mínimos que deben satisfacer los distritos escolares al calcular el promedio general de escuela preparatoria de un estudiante.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 18, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 20, 2026-April 20, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: July 12, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC §74.3001

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1215, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed new section would relocate existing requirements from 19 TAC §61.1031. The new section would include updates to implement House Bill (HB) 3 and Senate Bill 838, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 33 and HB 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and clarify requirements for school safety to ensure a safe and secure environment in Texas public schools.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta reubicaría los requisitos existentes a la nueva sección propuesta 103.1215 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas [19 TAC §103.1215]. La nueva norma propuesta incluiría actualizaciones para implementar tanto el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) y el Proyecto de Ley 838 del Senado (SB 838) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023] como el Proyecto de Ley 33 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 33) y el Proyecto de Ley 121 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 121) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] y aclararía los requisitos de seguridad escolar.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC §103.1215

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1219, Assignment of a Conservator for Noncompliance with School Safety and Security Requirements
Summary: The proposed new rule would ensure school system compliance with safety requirements, as required by Texas Education Code, §37.1085, as added by House Bill 3, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta garantizaría el cumplimiento normativo del sistema escolar respecto a los requisitos de seguridad, según lo exige la sección [§] 37.10.85 del Código de Educación de Texas que agregó el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026.
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC §103.1219

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accountability, §109.1001, Financial Accountability Ratings
Summary: The proposed amendment would update financial accountability rating information and rating worksheets for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Figure: School FIRST Worksheet based on Fiscal Year End Data
Figure: School FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+
Figure: Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 [June 2024] for Rating Years 2025-2026+
Figure: Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+
Figure: IHE Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2025-2026+
Figure: IHE Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizaría la información sobre valoración de rendición de cuentas financiera y las planillas de valoración para distritos escolares y escuelas autónomas de inscripción abierta.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026.
Proposed Effective Date: July 19, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §109.1001

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accounting Guidelines, §109.5001, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, Version 20, which includes annual updates and removes information related to the compensatory education allotment to align with House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The FASRG is posted on the Texas Education Agency website at https://tea.texas.gov/finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta adoptaría por referencia la Guía de recursos del sistema de rendición de cuentas financiera (versión 20), que incluiría actualizaciones anuales y eliminaría información relativa a la asignación para educación compensatoria con la finalidad de armonizarse con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: February 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: February 27, 2026-March 30, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 31, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §109.5001

PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on College and Career Readiness, §74.1005, College and Career Funding and Reimbursements
Summary: The proposed amendment would update language concerning college and career related assessment reimbursements as required by House Bill (HB) 2 and HB 120, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and make technical edits for clarification and consistency.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizaría el texto relativo a reembolsos de evaluaciones universitarias y profesionales, tal y como lo exigen el Proyecto de Ley 2 y el Proyecto de Ley 120 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2 y HB 120), [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025], e introduciría cambios técnicos para lograr una mayor claridad y coherencia.
Publication in the Texas Register: January 16, 2026
Public Comment Period: January 16, 2026-February 16, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 10, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Graduation, §74.1023, Financial Aid Application Requirement for High School Graduation
Summary: The proposed amendment would reflect statutory requirements and update the methods of proof to verify completion of a financial aid application.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta reflejaría los requisitos reglamentarios y actualizaría los métodos de comprobación para verificar la finalización de una solicitud de ayuda financiera.
Publication in the Texas Register: February 13, 2026
Public Comment Period: February 13, 2026-March 16, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: June 7, 2026

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 7, Dispute Resolution, §89.1150, General Provisions; §89.1175, Representation in Special Education Due Process Hearings; §89.1195, Special Education Complaint Resolution; and §89.1197, State Individualized Education Program Facilitation
Summary: The proposed amendments would clarify program practices and requirements relating to dispute resolution in accordance with House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas aclararían las prácticas y los requisitos de programas relativos a la resolución de disputas, de conformidad con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y con el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Figure: 19 TAC §89.1175(c). Authorization for Non-attorney Representative
Publication in the Texas Register: January 23, 2026
Public Comment Period: January 23, 2026-February 23, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 10, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter EE, Accreditation Status, Standards, and Sanctions, Division 3, Resource Campuses, §97.1081, Resource Campuses
Summary: The proposed new rule would implement House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, related to designation of resource campuses, including application requirements and eligibility.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta implementaría el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025], relacionado con la designación de campus de recursos, incluidos los requisitos de solicitud y elegibilidad.
Publication in the Texas Register: January 2, 2026
Public Comment Period: January 2, 2026-February 2, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 10, 2026

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 150, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Appraisal, Subchapter AA, Teacher Appraisal, §150.1012, Local Optional Teacher Designation System; §150.1013, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards; and §150.1014, Teacher Designation Performance Standards; and New Subchapter DD, Teacher Incentive Allotment
Summary: The proposed repeals and new rules would implement House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and establish requirements for enhanced teacher incentive allotment systems, modify teacher designation policies to account for new designation levels, and update teacher designation performance standards.
Resumen en Español: Las derogaciones propuestas y las nuevas normas implementarían el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025], establecerían requisitos respecto a sistemas mejorados de asignación de incentivos para maestros, modificarían las políticas de designación de maestros con el fin de tener en cuenta los nuevos niveles de designación y actualizarían los estándares de desempeño de la designación de maestros.
Publication in the Texas Register: December 12, 2025
Public Comment Period: December 12, 2025-January 12, 2026 
Proposed Effective Date: April 5, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 153, School District Personnel, Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Preparing and Retaining Educators Through Partnership Program Allotment
Summary: The proposed new subchapter would establish rules concerning the Preparing and Retaining Educators Through Partnership Program Allotment, which was enacted by House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: El nuevo subcapítulo propuesto establecería normas relativas a la asignación del Programa de Preparación y Fidelización de Educadores Mediante Asociaciones (PREP), que fue promulgado por el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: January 23, 2026
Public Comment Period: January 23, 2026-February 23, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 10, 2026