Proposed State Board for Educator Certification Rules
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 here. 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.
If you have questions about the public comment process for proposed rulemaking, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact the TEA Rulemaking Unit at (512) 475-1497 or by email at sbecrules@tea.texas.gov. For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA Help Desk ticket to the appropriate division.
The following links present the preamble filed with the Texas Register in PDF format. The preamble includes information describing the proposed rule action as well as the rule text. The PDF contains a bookmark that will allow you to navigate directly to the beginning of the rule text using the bookmarks feature of your PDF reader.
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The SBEC agenda contains detailed information on these proposed rules.
PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates, Subchapter A, Admission to Educator Preparation Programs
Summary: The proposal would 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 would also align with proposed revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Requirements for Educator Preparation Programs, and 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification.
Resumen en Español: La propuesta actualizaría los requisitos actuales respecto a la admisión de candidatos a programas de preparación para educadores (EPP) con el fin de implementar el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025]. Las actualizaciones también se armonizarían con las reformas propuestas al capítulo 228 (“Requisitos de los programas de preparación para educadores”) del título 19 del TAC (Código Administrativo de Texas) y al capítulo 230 (“Preparación y certificación de educadores profesionales”) del título 19 del TAC.
Public Comment Period: March 13-April 13, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the April 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Projected Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Send a public comment on Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 227, Subchapter A
Proposed 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 rules in Chapter 228 provide requirements and definitions as applicable to support EPPs and candidates in the successful implementation of these rules. The proposed revisions would implement House Bill (HB) 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las normas del capítulo 228 brindan requisitos y definiciones aplicables para apoyar a los EPP y candidatos en la implementación satisfactoria de dichas normas. Las reformas propuestas implementarían el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
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)
Public Comment Period: March 13-April 13, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the April 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Projected Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Send a public comment on Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 228, Subchapters A-F
Proposed 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 proposed amendments would update current rule language to implement provisions from House Bill (HB) 2 and HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and include proposed edits previously discussed by the SBEC.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas actualizarían el texto de la norma actual para implementar disposiciones del Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] e incluirían correcciones propuestas que la Junta Estatal de Certificación de Educadores (SBEC) abordó con anterioridad.
Public Comment Period: March 13-April 13, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the April 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Projected Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapters D, E, and H
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators’ Code of Ethics
Summary: The proposed amendment would implement Senate Bill (SB) 571 and SB 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta implementaría el Proyecto de Ley 571 del Senado (SB 571) y el Proyecto de Ley 12 del Senado (SB 12) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Public Comment Period: March 13-April 13, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the April 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Projected Effective Date: August 2, 2026
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 247
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 249, Disciplinary Proceedings, Sanctions, and Contested Cases, Subchapter B, Enforcement Actions and Guidelines, and Proposed New Subchapter F, Temporary Suspensions
Summary: The proposed revisions would implement Senate Bill (SB) 571 and SB 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas implementarían el Proyecto de Ley 571 del Senado (SB 571) y el Proyecto de Ley 12 del Senado (SB 12) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Public Comment Period: March 13-April 13, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the April 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: April 24, 2026
SBOE Review Date: June 26, 2026
Projected Effective Date: August 2, 2026
PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Currently, there are no proposed SBEC rules with closed public comment periods.
If you have questions about the public comment process for proposed rulemaking, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact the TEA Rulemaking Unit at (512) 475-1497 or by email at sbecrules@tea.texas.gov.
For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA Help Desk ticket to the appropriate division.