House Bill 1605 Webinar Series

TEA is hosting a series of webinars to address components of House Bill (HB) 1605 that are most relevant to local educational agencies (LEAs). Series topics were prioritized by the effective date of sections of the bill and their impact on LEAs. Based on feedback from the field, we are shifting the timing and topics to better meet the needs of districts.   

Webinars

Instructional Materials Funding 

Description: An overview of instructional materials funding, including the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment, SBOE-Approved Instructional Materials Entitlement ($40), and State-Developed Open Education Resource (OER) Entitlement ($20).

Instructional Materials Funding (YouTube) Published December 18, 2024

Planning and Non-Instructional Duties of Teachers

Description: An overview of the statutory protections of planning time for classroom teachers in HB 1605 and guidance on the supplemental duty agreement with a teacher. [Texas Education Code, §11.164 and §21.4045]

Planning and Noninstructional Duties of Teachers (YouTube) Published March 8, 2024

HB 1605 Overview for LEAs

Description: An overview of HB 1605's major components and timeline for implementation as it relates to LEAs. 

HB 1605 Overview for LEAs (YouTube) Published September 26, 2023

HB 1605 Publisher Information Session (YouTube) Published August 1, 2023

Media and Communications

Presentations 

• Instructional Materials Funding (PDF) Updated December 18, 2024
• Planning and Noninstructional Duties of Teachers (PDF) Updated March 8, 2024
• IMRA Criteria and Instructional Materials Contract Terms and Conditions (PDF) Updated November 13, 2023
• IMRA Process (PDF) Updated November 13, 2023
• Webinar Series and Proclamation 2024 Update (TAA) Published September 21, 2023
• HB 1605 Overview for LEAs (PDF) Published September 26, 2023
• HB 1605 Publisher Information Session (PDF) Published August 1, 2023