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 below. 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. Each link contains the preambled with the Texas Register in PDF format, and includes a description of the proposed rule action and rule text. If you do not have a PDF reader, you may download the Adobe Acrobat Reader for free from the Adobe website.
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The SBEC agenda contains detailed information on these proposed rules.
Proposed Rules With Open Public Comment Periods
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, Subchapter D, Continuing Approval Procedures, Subchapter E, Review Procedures, and Subchapter F, Required Fees
Summary: The proposed amendments would provide for adjustments to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language; would provide clarity on processes and timelines related to new certification tests, surveys, and observation requirements; would update sources of information for population identification; would increase ASEP communications; would provide time and supports for educator preparation programs with a lowered ASEP status; and would include technical updates.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas contemplarían ajustes al Manual del sistema de rendición de cuentas para la preparación de educadores (ASEP); aclararían y simplificarían el texto; brindarían claridad sobre los procesos y los plazos relacionados con los nuevos exámenes de certificación, encuestas y requisitos de observación; actualizarían las fuentes de información para la identificación de poblaciones; reforzarían las comunicaciones del ASEP; facilitarían tiempo y apoyos a los programas de preparación para educadores con un estatus reducido del ASEP; e incluirían actualizaciones técnicas.
Figure: 19 TAC §229.1(c)
Figure: 19 TAC §229.3(f)(1)
Public Comment Period: August 14 - September 14, 2026
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: September 18, 2026
SBOE Review Date: November 20, 2026
Projected Effective Date: December 27, 2026
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendments to Chapter 229
Proposed Rules With Closed Public Comment Periods
Currently, there are no proposed SBEC rules with closed public comment periods.
