State Board of Education (SBOE) Rules
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the May 15, 2026 issue.
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 110, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading, Subchapter A, Elementary, §110.10, Literary Works Lists, Kindergarten-Grade 5, Adopted 2026; Subchapter B, Middle School, §110.30, Literary Works Lists, Grades 6-8, Adopted 2026; and Subchapter C, High School, §110.70, Literary Works Lists, High School, Adopted 2026
Summary: The proposed new sections would add lists of literary works to be taught in each grade level as required by House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Required Literary Works - Kindergarten
Required Literary Works - Grade 1
Required Literary Works - Grade 2
Required Literary Works - Grade 3
Required Literary Works - Grade 4
Required Literary Works - Grade 5
Required Literary Works - Grade 6
Required Literary Works - Grade 7
Required Literary Works - Grade 8
Required Literary Works - English I
Required Literary Works - English II
Required Literary Works - English III
Required Literary Works - English IV
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas añadirían listas de obras literarias que se deben enseñar en cada grado escolar, según lo exige el Proyecto de Ley 1605 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 1605) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter A, Elementary, Subchapter B, Middle School, Subchapter C, High School, and Subchapter D, Other Social Studies Courses
Summary: The proposed new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills would update the social studies standards and implement House Bill (HB) 27, HB 824, and Senate Bill 24, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: El nuevo examen TEKS propuesto actualizaría los estándares de estudios sociales e implementaría el Proyecto de Ley 27 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 27), el Proyecto de Ley 824 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 824) y el Proyecto de Ley 24 del Senado (SB 24) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 128, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Spanish Language Arts and Reading and English as a Second Language, Subchapter A, Elementary, §128.10, Literary Works Lists, Kindergarten-Grade 5, Adopted 2026; Subchapter B, Middle School, §128.30, Literary Works Lists, Grade 6 and English Learners Language Arts (ELLA), Grades 7 and 8, Adopted 2026; and Subchapter C, High School, §128.70, Literary Works Lists, High School, Adopted 2026
Summary: The proposed new sections would add lists of literary works to be taught in each grade level as required by House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Required Spanish Literary Works - Kindergarten
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 1
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 2
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 3
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 4
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 5
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 6
Required Literary Works - Grade 7
Required Literary Works - Grade 8
Required Literary Works - ESOL I
Required Literary Works - ESOL II
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas añadirían listas de obras literarias que se deben enseñar en cada grado escolar, según lo exige el Proyecto de Ley 1605 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 1605) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Please see the TEA website to view proposed State Board of Education rules.
Commissioner of Education Rules
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule actions were filed with the Texas Register for publication in the May 15, 2026 issue.
Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 1, General Provisions; Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law; and Division 4, Special Education Funding
Summary: The proposed revisions would clarify and align requirements related to instructional arrangements, eligibility and placement, general program operations, and the distribution and allowable use of state special education funds and would update approval, oversight, reporting, and funding requirements for residential and day placement programs to align with House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas aclararían y armonizarían los requisitos relativos a los regímenes de enseñanza, la elegibilidad y la colocación, las operaciones generales de programas, así como la distribución y el uso permitido de fondos estatales para educación especial. También actualizarían los requisitos de aprobación, supervisión, notificación y financiación respecto a programas residenciales y de colocación diurna con el fin de lograr una armonización con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 15, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026- June 15, 2026. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed revisions at 9:30 a.m. on June 4 and 5, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88479172452. Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to TEA staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 23, 2026
Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 153, School District Personnel, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Employment in Public Schools
Summary: The proposed revisions would amend §153.1201, Definitions, and add new §153.1253, Temporary Inclusion in Registry, to provide clarification to existing statutory provisions and implement the requirements of Senate Bill 571, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas modificarían la sección [§] 153.1201 y agregarían una nueva sección [§] 153.1253 con el fin de ofrecer aclaraciones a las disposiciones reglamentarias existentes e implementar los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 571 del Senado (SB 571) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 15, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026- June 15, 2026. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: September 7, 2026
Please see the TEA website to view proposed commissioner of education rules.
Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on College and Career Readiness, §74.1005, College and Career Funding and Reimbursements
Summary: The adopted amendment updates language concerning college and career related assessment reimbursements as required by House Bill (HB) 2 and HB 120, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and makes technical edits for clarification and consistency. The rule was adopted with changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: May 24, 2026
Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.
State Board of Education Rule Review
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule review notice was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the May 15, 2026 issue. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter A, Board of Trustees, and Subchapter B, Special Purpose School Districts
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the SBOE will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapters A and B, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposed review at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rule reviews is available on the SBOE rule review web page.
Discussion of Review by SBOE: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Please see the TEA website to view State Board of Education rule reviews.
Commissioner of Education Rule Review
The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule review notice was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the May 15, 2026 issue. To view the notice in the Texas Register, go to the Secretary of State website.
Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules on School Finance; Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Requirements; Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities; Subchapter DD, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Missing Child Prevention and Identification Programs; Subchapter FF, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Veterans and Military Dependents; Subchapter HH, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Classroom Supply Reimbursement Program; Subchapter JJ, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Automatic College Admission; and Subchapter KK, Commissioner's Rules on County Boards of Education
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 61, Subchapters AA-DD, FF, HH, JJ, and KK, continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-June 15, 2026. A form for submitting public comments on commissioner rule review is available on the commissioner rule review web page.
Please see the TEA website to view commissioner of education rule reviews.
Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the agency rules in the Texas Register. The Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.
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