All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved for first reading by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved for first reading by the SBOE. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved for second reading by the SBOE and filed as adopted with the Texas Register. The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.
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The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.
Proposed Rules with Open Public Comment Periods
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 67, State Review and Approval of Instructional Materials, Subchapter B, State Review and Approval, §67.43, Lists of Approved and Rejected Instructional Materials
Summary: The new section would address the removal of a set of instructional materials from the lists of approved and rejected instructional materials outlined in Texas Education Code, §31.022.
Resumen en Español: La nueva sección abordaría la eliminación de un conjunto de materiales educativos de las listas de materiales educativos aprobados y rechazados, descritos en la sección (§) 31.022 del Código de Educación de Texas.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC §67.43
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27(a)(9), Innovative Courses and Programs
Summary: The proposed amendment would correct the criteria for innovative courses to be considered for sunset to align with the language approved by the State Board of Education in November 2023.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta corregiría los criterios para cursos innovadores que se considerarán para su expiración con la finalidad de armonizarse con el texto aprobado por la Junta Estatal de Educación (SBOE) en noviembre de 2023.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §74.27(a)(9)
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 120, Other Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, Subchapter B, English Language Proficiency Standards
Summary: The proposed new sections would relocate the English language proficiency standards from 19 TAC §74.4 and include updates to ensure the standards remain current and comply with federal requirements.
Kindergarten-Grade 3 proficiency level descriptors
Grades 4-12 proficiency level descriptors
Resumen en Español: La propuesta reubicaría los estándares de dominio del idioma inglés de la sección 74.4 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas (19 TAC §74.4) e incluiría actualizaciones para garantizar que los estándares permanezcan al día y acaten los requisitos federales.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Send a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 120, Subchapter B
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter J, Hospitality and Tourism
Summary: The proposed amendment would make technical adjustments to prerequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta efectuaría ajustes técnicos a requisitos previos con la finalidad de armonizarse con los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica (CTE) recientemente reformados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 127, Subchapter J
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 130, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career and Technical Education, Subchapter A, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Subchapter D, Business Management and Administration, and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Summary: The proposed amendments would make technical adjustments to course titles, prerequisites, and corequisites to align with the recently revised career and technical education programs of study.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas efectuarían ajustes técnicos a títulos, requisitos previos y correquisitos de cursos con la finalidad de armonizarse con los programas de estudio de educación profesional y técnica recientemente reformados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2024 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: August 2, 2024-5:00 p.m. on September 3, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in September 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Send a public comment on Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 130, Subchapters A, D, and P
Proposed Rules with Closed Public Comment Periods
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education, Subchapter C, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, §§127.30, 127.45-127.58, 127.86, and 127.87; Subchapter O, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, §127.795 and §127.796; and Subchapter P, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, §§127.887-127.890 and 127.920
Summary: The proposal would update and add new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for courses in the agribusiness, animal science, plant science, and aviation maintenance programs of study as well as update TEKS for two science, technology, engineering, and mathematics courses that may satisfy science graduation requirements to ensure the content of the courses remains current and supports relevant and meaningful programs of study.
Resumen en Español: La propuesta actualizaría y agregaría nuevos exámenes de conocimientos y habilidades esenciales de Texas (TEKS) para cursos en los programas de estudio de agroindustria, zootecnia, fitología y mantenimiento de aviación, así como también actualizaría los exámenes TEKS para dos cursos de ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas que puedan satisfacer los requisitos de graduación en ciencias, con la finalidad de garantizar que el contenido de los cursos se mantenga actualizado y sustente programas de estudio relevantes y significativos.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January-February 2024 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: March 1, 2024-5:00 p.m. on April 1, 2024. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2024 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
