General Inquiry

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General Inquiries will experience delays in responding to emails and voicemails on Thursday, August 7th due to an all-day staff training. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

TEA’s Office of General Inquiry is a resource to provide information and answer questions about public education in Texas. The resources below contain answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive and information about topics that are within TEA’s jurisdiction.

Public School Enrollment

Information and resources about public school enrollment.

Educator Resources

Information about educator certification and other educator-specific topics.

Information about school operations and district procedures.

General FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions about public education and students in Texas.

Answers to commonly asked questions relating to public educators.

School District Personnel and Administrators FAQ

School District Personnel & Administrators FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions about school district employees.

School Board FAQ

Answers to commonly asked questions relating to local school boards.

Information about assessments, virtual school, instructional materials, and more.

TEA Feedback

Information on how to submit feedback for TEA's consideration when planning and recommendations and guidance.

TEA Complaints

TEA provides resources and guidance for the submission of a formal complaint. Learn more about the complaints process.

Contact General Inquiry if you need assistance finding specific information or resources on the TEA website.

Parent Complaint Navigator

Contact Information

General Inquiry
Phone: (512) 463-9290
Email: generalinquiry@tea.texas.gov