Career and Technical Education
This site provides you with information on curriculum, programs, rules, and other information for Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions. Join the CTE mailing list and receive updates.
Information
CTE Updates
Application Window Now Open for New Certifications to be Evaluated for the 2025-2030 Industry-Based Certification List for Public School Accountability (5/28/2025). See IBC card for details.
Updated Professional Development
Newsletters
- June 3, 2025 (News blast: Proposed New CTE Employability Skills TEKS)
- May 28, 2025
- April 11, 2025 (News blast: Register to Review CTE Instructional Materials Rubrics)
- March 10th, 2025
- February 25th, 2025
- Programs of Study Change Crosswalk (updated July 2024)
Career and Technical Education
College, Career, and Military Preparation Division
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1401
(512) 936-6060
CTE@tea.texas.gov
For Education Service Center Regional Support, please contact the appropriate ESC CTE Specialist included in the listing below:
ESC CTE Contacts (updated 06/23/2025)
