The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has adopted the following rule actions, and the State Board of Education (SBOE) has reviewed them as required by statute. The agency has filed these rule actions with the Texas Register, and they have effective dates in the future. Rule actions will remain on this page until their effective dates.
Each link contains the preamble filed with the Texas Register and includes a description of the adopted rule action and rule text. If there are changes to rule text since it was published as proposed, the changes are shown in a separate document.
The SBEC agenda provides detailed information on these adopted rules. In addition, the SBOE agenda shows the rule item as it was presented to the SBOE. The items below indicate when the item was presented to the SBEC and SBOE.
Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Subchapter A, Admission to Educator Preparation Programs
Summary: The adopted revisions update current requirements for candidate admission into educator preparation programs (EPPs) to implement House Bill (HB) 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The updates align with revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, and 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification. The revisions were adopted with changes since published as proposed. Public comments were received on the proposal.
SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Adopted Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, General Guidance, Subchapter B, Approval of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter C, Administration and Governance of Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter D, Required Educator Coursework and Training, Subchapter E, Educator Candidate Clinical Experiences, and Subchapter F, Support for Candidates During Required Clinical Experiences
Summary: The adopted revisions implement House Bill (HB) 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The revisions were adopted with changes since published as proposed. Public comments were received on the proposal.
Figure: 19 TAC §228.15(b)(1)
Figure: 19 TAC §228.15(b)(2)
Figure: 19 TAC §228.15(c)(1)
Figure: 19 TAC §228.15(c)(2)
Figure: 19 TAC §228.15(d)(1)
Figure: 19 TAC §228.15(d)(2)
SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Adopted Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States
Summary: The adopted amendments update current rule language to implement provisions from House Bill (HB) 2 and HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and include edits previously discussed by the SBEC. The amendments were adopted with no changes since published as proposed. Public comments were received on the proposal.
SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of Ethics
Summary: The adopted amendment implements Senate Bill (SB) 571 and SB 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The amendment was adopted with changes since published as proposed. Public comments were received on the proposal.
SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Adopted Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, Subchapter B, Enforcement Actions and Guidelines, and Adopted New Subchapter F, Temporary Suspensions
Summary: The adopted revisions implement Senate Bill (SB) 571 and SB 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The revisions were adopted with changes since published as proposed. Public comments were received on the proposal.
SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
