The Texas Teacher Residency Route blends a rigorous full-year classroom experience for pre-service teachers while completing an SBEC approved educator preparation program.
Teacher residents learn how to teach while co-teaching alongside a highly trained and qualified host teacher in their community school district. The culmination of their preparation yields an Enhanced Standard Teacher Certificate to teach in the state of Texas.
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Prospective EPP Applicants
Effective August 2nd, 2026, all EPPs interested in offering or continuing to offer a teacher residency preparation route must apply to offer a PREP (Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership) Residency route. Program contacts received an Intent to Apply in June 2026 to offer a PREP route for 2027-2028 and may reach out to EPPreview@tea.texas.gov with any questions.
Under newly effective rules, only programs approved to offer residency by April 2026 under the previous process are eligible to apply to offer PREP Residency in 2027-2028. Programs newly interested in offering a residency will be able to apply to offer the route in 2028-2029 via an application anticipated to be released in fall of 2027.
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Current Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route Providers
The list of Texas Teacher Residency Providers approved by SBEC by September 2025.
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| EPP Name |
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| ACT-Rio Grande Valley |
| Angelo State University |
| Austin Community College, dba Austin Community College - Teacher Preparation and Certification Program |
| Baylor University |
| Concordia University |
| Dallas College, dba Teach at Dallas College |
| East Texas A&M University, dba Texas A&M University - Commerce |
| Houston Christian University |
| Lamar University |
| Midwestern State University |
| Our Lady of the Lake University |
| Prairie View A&M University |
| Region 01 Education Service Center |
| Region 02 Education Service Center |
| Region 04 Education Service Center, dba Region 4 Inspire Texas |
| Region 10 Education Service Center |
| Region 13 Education Service Center, dba Educator Certification Program (ECP), Principal Certification Network (PCN), Texas Superintendents' |
| Region 19 Education Service Center |
| Region 20 Education Service Center |
| Sam Houston State University |
| St. Mary’s University |
| Stephen F. Austin State University |
| Tarleton State University |
| Texas A&M International University |
| Texas A&M University - Central Texas |
| Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi |
| Texas A&M University - San Antonio |
| Texas A&M University - Texarkana |
| Texas A&M University - Victoria, dba University of Houston-Victoria |
| Texas Christian University |
| Texas State University |
| Texas Tech University, dba TechTeach |
| Texas Wesleyan University |
| Texas Woman’s University |
| University of Houston |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake |
| University of Houston-Downtown |
| University of North Texas |
| University of Texas - Austin |
| University of Texas - Dallas |
| University of Texas - El Paso |
| University of Texas - Permian Basin |
| University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley |
| University of Texas - San Antonio |
| University of Texas - Tyler |
| University of the Incarnate Word |
| West Texas A&M University |
The list of Texas Teacher Residency Providers approved by SBEC approved between October 2025 and April 2026.
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| EPP Name |
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| Dallas Baptist University |
| Sul Ross State University - Alpine |
| Teach Us Texas |
| Texas A&M University |
| Texas A&M University - Kingsville |
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor |
| University of North Texas - Dallas |
| University of Texas - Arlington |
| Urban Teachers dba City Teaching Alliance |
Texas Strategic Staffing
Sustainably paid teacher residencies allow greater access to high-quality preparation to prospective Texas teachers. Districts and EPPs can partner to develop paid teacher residencies through the use of strategic staffing models that allow residents to fulfill additional instructional responsibilities while completing their residency. Texas Strategic Staffing is a 2-year process in which a district and EPP commit to designing and implementing a paid teacher residency program that is sustainably funded by reallocating and reinvesting district resources. To learn more, visit the Texas Strategic Staffing website.
Teacher Candidates
Welcome to the Texas Teacher Residency Preparation Route Program!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Our innovative Texas Teacher Residency Route (TTRPR) offers aspiring educators a unique opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience while earning their teaching certification.
Why Choose Teacher Residency?
- Comprehensive Training: Engage in a year-long teacher residency, co-teaching alongside an experienced host teacher who will provide mentorship.
- Real Classroom Experience: Work directly in Texas classrooms, applying theory to practice.
- Potential Paid Positions: Many districts are paying residents for their time in the classroom.
- Supportive Community: Join a network of dedicated educators committed to student success in your community.
- Professional Development: Receive ongoing support and professional development to enhance your teaching skills.
- Enhanced Standard Teacher Certification: Earn the new Enhanced Standard Teacher Certification upon completion of a Texas Teacher Residency Provider.
Join Us Today!
Embark on a rewarding journey to become a certified teacher. Be one of the residents across Texas. Together, we can shape the future of education. See Educator Preparation Programs in your area.