Proposed State Board for Educator Certification Rules
All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved as proposed by the SBEC. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved as adopted by the SBEC, subject to State Board of Education review.
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.
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 sbecrules@tea.texas.gov. For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA Help Desk ticket to the appropriate division.
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 SBEC agenda contains detailed information on these proposed rules.
PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Currently, there are no proposed SBEC rules with open public comment periods.
PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 250, Administration, Subchapter B, Rulemaking Procedures, §250.20, Petition for Adoption of Rules or Rule Changes
Summary: The proposed amendment would update the SBEC’s petition for adoption of rule change procedures to align with statute.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizaría la petición de la Junta Estatal de Certificación de Educadores (SBEC) respecto a la adopción de procedimientos de cambio normativo para armonizarse con el estatuto.
Public Comment Period: March 14-April 14, 2025. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed SBEC rules webpage. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the April 25, 2025 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: April 25, 2025
SBOE Review Date: June 24-27, 2025
Projected Effective Date: August 3, 2025
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 sbecrules@tea.texas.gov.
For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA Help Desk ticket to the appropriate division.