TITLE 19. EDUCATION
PART 7. STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATOR CERTIFICATION
CHAPTER 103. HEALTH AND SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER
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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) adopts an amendment to §103.1301, concerning video surveillance of certain special education settings. The amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 31, 2025 issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 7093) and will not be republished. The adopted amendment replaces the term "self-contained classroom" with "special education classroom" and clarifies the definitions for classroom settings in accordance with House Bill (HB) 2 and Senate Bill (SB) 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
REASONED JUSTIFICATION: Section 103.1301 establishes criteria for video surveillance of special education settings.
HB 2 and SB 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, updated Texas Education Code (TEC), §29.022, to replace the term "self-contained classroom" with "special education classroom" and add a definition for "special education classroom or other special education setting."
The adopted amendment implements HB 2 and SB 568 by aligning terminology and clarifying in subsection (b)(4) the definition of a special education classroom or other special education setting.
In addition, a cross reference to 19 TAC §89.1053, Procedures for Use of Restraint and Time-Out, is added, and the reference to another administrative rule has been updated.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND AGENCY RESPONSES: The public comment period on the proposal began October 31, 2025, and ended December 1, 2025. Following is a summary of public comments received and agency responses.
Comment: An administrator commented in support of the proposed amendment to change terminology from "self-contained classroom" to "special education classroom" but expressed concern that the amendment would increase the number of classrooms subject to the requirements. The commenter stated that the additional cameras would not be funded by the state and would be costly for school districts. The commenter disagreed that the Texas School for the Deaf, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and any other state agency that provides special education and related services to students are not subject to the requirements in TEC, §29.022. Finally, the commenter noted that the retention period in §103.1301(g)(13) should be increased from 3 months to 12 months.
Response: The agency disagrees that the transition from the term "self-contained classroom" to "special education classroom" alters or increases the types of classrooms required to have cameras. Under TEC, §29.022, a special education classroom is defined as a classroom or setting primarily used for delivering special education services to students who spend on average less than fifty percent of an instructional day in a general education classroom or setting. The agency also disagrees that the rule should apply to the Texas School for the Deaf, the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and any other state agency that provides special education and related services to students. There is no language in TEC, §29.022, reflecting that it applies to the state agencies that operate educational programs. The commenter's concerns related to the retention period for recordings are outside of the scope of the proposed rulemaking.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The amendment is adopted under TEC §29.022, as amended by HB 2 and SB 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, which establishes criteria for video surveillance of special education settings. TEC, §29.022(k), allows the commissioner of education to adopt rules to implement and administer the section, including rules regarding the special education classrooms and other special education settings to which the section applies.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The amendment implements TEC, §29.022, as amended by HB 2 and SB 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 23, 2026.
TRD-202600836
Cristina De La Fuente Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
Effective date: March 15, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 31, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
CHAPTER 231. REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts amendments to §§231.1, 231.3, 231.5, 231.7, 231.9, 231.11, 231.13, 231.15, 231.17, 231.21, 231.23, 231.25, 231.27, 231.31, 231.41, 231.43, 231.45, 231.47, 231.49, 231.51, 231.57, 231.61, 231.63, 231.67, 231.69, 231.71, 231.73, 231.75, 231.77, 231.91, and 231.753; and new §§231.131, 231.133, 231.135, 231.137, 231.139, 231.141, 231.143, 231.145, 231.161, 231.163, 231.181, 231.183, 231.185, 231.187, 231.189, 231.191, 231.193, 231.195, 231.211, 231.213, 231.215, 231.231, 231.233, 231.235, 231.237, 231.239, 231.241, 231.243, 231.245, 231.247, 231.249, 231.251, 231.271, 231.281, 231.291, 231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313, 231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339, 231.351, 231.353, 231.355, 231.357, 231.359, 231.361, 231.381, 231.383, 231.385, 231.387, 231.389, 231.391, 231.393, 231.395, 231.421, 231.423, 231.441, 231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469, 231.471, 231.473, 231.475, 231.477, 231.479, 231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491, 231.511, 231.513, 231.531, 231.533, 231.535, 231.551, 231.553, 231.555, 231.557, 231.559, 231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577, 231.591, 231.593, 231.595, 231.597, 231.599, 231.621, 231.623, 231.625, 231.641, and 231.643, concerning requirements for public school personnel assignments. The amendments to §§231.1, 231.3, 231.5, 231.7, 231.9, 231.11, 231.13, 231.15, 231.17, 231.21, 231.23, 231.25, 231.27, 231.31, 231.41, 231.43, 231.45, 231.47, 231.49, 231.51, 231.57, 231.61, 231.63, 231.67, 231.69, 231.71, 231.73, 231.75, 231.77, 231.91, and 231.753; and new §§231.131, 231.133, 231.135, 231.137, 231.139, 231.141, 231.143, 231.145, 231.161, 231.163, 231.181, 231.183, 231.185, 231.187, 231.189, 231.191, 231.193, 231.195, 231.211, 231.213, 231.215, 231.231, 231.233, 231.235, 231.237, 231.239, 231.241, 231.243, 231.245, 231.247, 231.249, 231.251, 231.271, 231.281, 231.291, 231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313, 231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339, 231.351, 231.353, 231.355, 231.357, 231.359, 231.361, 231.383, 231.385, 231.387, 231.389, 231.391, 231.393, 231.395, 231.421, 231.423, 231.441, 231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469, 231.471, 231.473, 231.475, 231.477, 231.479, 231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491, 231.511, 231.513, 231.531, 231.533, 231.535, 231.551, 231.553, 231.555, 231.557, 231.559, 231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577, 231.591, 231.593, 231.595, 231.597, 231.599, 231.621, 231.623, 231.625, 231.641, and 231.643, are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 17, 2025 issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 6750) and will not be republished. Section 231.381 is adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the October 17, 2025 issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 6750) and will be republished. The adopted revisions provide requirements related to the criteria for school districts to make personnel assignments based on the correlating certification requirements.
REASONED JUSTIFICATION: The SBEC rules in 19 TAC Chapter 231 establish the personnel assignments that correlate with appropriate certifications and are organized as follows: Subchapter A, Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel; Subchapter B, Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments; Subchapter C, Grades 6-8 Assignments; Subchapter D, Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12 Assignments; Subchapter E, Grades 9-12 Assignments; Subchapter F, Special Education-Related Services Personnel Assignments; and Subchapter G, Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments.
These subchapters offer guidance to school districts and educators by providing the list of courses by grade level and subject area and identifying the corresponding certificates and other requirements for the placement of individuals into classroom and/or campus assignments. This information assists districts with hiring and personnel assignment decisions.
The adopted revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 231, Subchapters A-E and Subchapter G, are described below and identify the appropriate certificates for placement in particular classroom assignments and/or role(s) within the district.
Subchapter A. Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel
The adopted amendment to §231.1(e) adds language to ensure that a non-certified individual employed by a school district as a substitute teacher has the appropriate knowledge and skills to serve in the assignment.
Subchapter B. Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments
The adopted amendments to Subchapter B add the new set of Core EC-6 certificates to the appropriate assignments to align with recent SBEC rule changes in Chapter 230 and Chapter 233 to establish the new certificates. Changes to the following sections update the appropriate certificates to teach those courses, strike redundant references to assignments, and apply technical edits to alphabetize and renumber information in each section.
The adopted amendments to §231.3, General Education, Prekindergarten, §231.9, General Education, Kindergarten, and §231.15, Elementary, Prekindergarten-Grade 6, add the following certificates: "Core/Bilingual Education Spanish with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/English as a Second Language Supplemental with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/Fine Arts/Physical Education/Health with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/Special Education with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; and "Core with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
The adopted amendments to §231.5, Bilingual, Prekindergarten, and §231.11, Bilingual, Prekindergarten-Grade 6, add the following certificate: "Core/Bilingual Education Spanish with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
The adopted amendment to §231.17, Reading, Prekindergarten-Grade 6, adds the following certificates: "Core/Bilingual Education Spanish with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/English as a Second Language Supplemental with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/Fine Arts/Physical Education/Health with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/Special Education with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "English Language Arts and Reading with the Science of Teaching Reading: Grades 4-8"; and "English Language Arts and Reading with the Science of Teaching Reading/Social Studies: Grades 4-8."
The adopted amendments to §231.21, Art, Prekindergarten-Grade 6; §231.23, Music, Prekindergarten-Grade 6; §231.25, Theatre, Prekindergarten-Grade 6; §231.27, Physical Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6; and §231.31, Health Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6, add the following certificate: "Core/Fine Arts/Physical Education/Health with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
The adopted amendments to §231.7, English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten, and §231.13, English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten-Grade 6, add the following certificates to specify supplemental certificate assignments: "Bilingual Education Supplemental: American Sign Language," "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Arabic," "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Japanese," "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Mandarin Chinese," "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Spanish," "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Vietnamese," "Bilingual Special Education Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12," "Core/Bilingual Education Spanish with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6," and "Core/English as a Second Language Supplemental with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
Subchapter C. Grades 6-8 Assignments
The adopted amendments to Subchapter C add the new set of Core EC-6 certificates to the appropriate assignments for Grade 6 to align with recent SBEC rule changes in Chapter 230 and Chapter 233 to establish the new certificates. Changes to the following sections update the appropriate certificates to teach those courses, strike redundant references to assignments, and apply technical edits to alphabetize and renumber information in each section.
The adopted amendments to §231.41, Self-Contained, Grades 6-8; §231.43, All General Subjects, Grade 6; §231.45, English Language Arts, Grades 6-8; §231.49. Reading (At or Above Grade Level), Grades 6-8; §231.51, Reading Improvement (One Year or More Below Grade Level), Grades 6-8; §231.57, Social Studies, Grade 6; §231.61, Mathematics, Grades 6-8; and §231.63, Science, Grades 6-8, add the following certificates: "Core/Bilingual Education Spanish with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/English as a Second Language Supplemental with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/Fine Arts/Physical Education/Health with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core/Special Education with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; and "Core with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
The adopted amendments to §231.67, Health, Grades 6-8; §231.69, Physical Education, Grades 6-8; §231.71, Art, Middle School 1-3; and §231.73, Music, Middle School 1-3, add the following certificate: "Core/Fine Arts/Physical Education/Health with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
The adopted amendments to §231.75, Theatre, Middle School 1-3, add the following certificates: "Core/Fine Arts/Physical Education/Health with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; "Core Subjects: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; and "Core Subjects with Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6."
The adopted amendments to §231.47, English as a Second Language, Grades 6-8, add the following list of certificates considered appropriate for English as a Second Language, Grades 6-8, to specify supplemental certificate assignments: "Bilingual Education Supplemental: American Sign Language"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Arabic"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Japanese"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Mandarin Chinese"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Spanish"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Vietnamese"; "Bilingual Special Education Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12"; "Core/Bilingual Education Spanish with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6"; and "Core/English as a Second Language Supplemental with the Science of Teaching Reading: Early Childhood-Grade 6".
Subchapter D. Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12
The adopted amendment to §231.91, Reserve Officer Training Corps, Grades 6-12, provides technical edits to add the term "Junior" to the section title and in other places where the assignment appears and adds a "J" to the acronym in each place where it appears.
Subchapter E. Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adopted new Subchapter E reorganizes the structure of certificate assignments for Grades 9-12.
The following table summarizes the divisions in repealed Subchapter E that are merged in adopted new Subchapter E.
Figure: 19 TAC Chapter 231-Preamble (.pdf)
The explanation below describes the changes in adopted new 19 TAC Chapter 231, Subchapter E, that were made to the Grades 9-12 Assignments listed in the adopted repeal of Subchapter E, which can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register.
Adopted New Division 1. English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 1, English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.133, English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-12, and §231.135, English as a Second Language, Grades 9-12, add the following certificates: "Bilingual Education Supplemental: American Sign Language"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Arabic"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Japanese"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Mandarin Chinese"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Spanish"; "Bilingual Education Supplemental: Vietnamese"; and "Bilingual Special Education Supplemental: Early Childhood-Grade 12".
Adopted New Division 2. Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 2, Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12 Assignments.
Adopted New Division 3. Social Studies, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 3, Social Studies, Grades 9-12 Assignments.
Adopted New Division 4. Mathematics, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 4, Mathematics, Grades 9-12 Assignments.
Adopted New Division 5. Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 5, Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.239, Physics for Engineering, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with related course offerings.
Adopted new §231.243, Earth Systems Science, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to match the new course title adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE).
Adopted new §231.249, Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12, removes references to §233.13, Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), and §233.14, Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), to ensure that previous SBEC-issued certificates for Career and Technical Education are appropriate for placement in assignments as deemed appropriate by the school district.
Adopted New Division 6. Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 6, Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 Assignments.
Adopted New Division 7. Fine Arts, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 7, Fine Arts, Grades 9-12 Assignments.
Adopted New Division 8. Career Development, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 9, Career Development, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.291, Career Development, Grades 9-12, updates course titles from Career Preparation I to Career Preparation General and Career Preparation II to Career Preparation for Programs of Study to align with course offerings and removes references to §233.13, Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), and §233.14, Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), in paragraph (2) and subsections (b)(1) and (c)(1) to ensure that previous SBEC-issued certificates for Career and Technical Education are appropriate for placement in assignments as deemed appropriate by the school district.
Adopted New Division 9. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains a subset of course information from repealed Division 10, Agriculture and Construction, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.301, Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grades 9-12, updates course titles to align with course offerings; merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the section; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.303, Sciences in Agriculture, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.307, Mathematics in Agriculture, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new to §231.309, Agricultural Mechanics, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.311, Floral Design, Grades 9-12, adds new SBOE-approved course, Advanced Floral Design, and specifies the certificates appropriate to serve in the assignments.
Adopted New Division 10. Architecture and Construction, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains a subset of course information from repealed Division 10, Agriculture and Construction, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.331, Architecture and Construction, Grades 9-12, merges §231.307, Construction Management; Construction Technology, Grades 9-12, and §231.309, Building Maintenance Technology, Grades 9-12, into this section with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; removes the "Any home economics or homemaking certificate" and "Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12" certificates, since they no longer align with the course offerings, maintaining consistency between certification areas and the courses offered; and adds a new subsection to ensure that school districts are accountable for verifying that teachers assigned to Practicum or Extended Practicum courses have received appropriate training in state and federal work-based learning and safety requirements.
Adopted new §231.333, Interior Design, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Interior Design in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.335, Architectural Design, Grades 9-12, removes the "Any home economics or homemaking certificate" and "Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12" certificates in subsection (b), since they no longer align with the course offerings, maintaining consistency between certification areas and the courses offered; merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Architectural Design in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.339, Construction Trades, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Masonry Technology in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted New Division 11. Arts, Audio/Visual Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains a subset of course information from repealed Division 12, Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates. Adopted new Division 11 promotes consistency in terminology and supports clearer information sharing and knowledge alignment across related content areas.
Adopted new §231.351, Professional Communications, Grades 9-12, removes references to §233.13, Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), and §233.14, Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), in §231.351(3) to ensure that previous SBEC-issued certificates for Career and Technical Education are appropriate for placement in assignments as deemed appropriate by the school district.
Adopted new §231.353, Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; and removes certificates "Any home economics or homemaking certificate" and "Family and Consumer Sciences, Composite: Grades 6-12" since they no longer align with the course offerings, maintaining consistency between certification areas and the courses offered.
Adopted new §231.355, Animation, Production, and Graphic Design, Grades 9-12, merges §231.337, Audio/Video Production; Graphic Design and Illustration, Grades 9-12, into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; updates the section title to align with course offerings; removes the "Any business or office education certificate," the "Business and Finance: Grades 6-12" certificate, and the "Business Education: Grades 6-12" certificate since they no longer align with the course offerings, maintaining consistency between certification areas and the courses offered; merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Animation and the Practicums and Extended Practicums in Audio/Video Production and Graphic Design and Illustration in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.357, Photography, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Commercial Photography in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.359, Printing and Imaging Technology, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Printing and Imaging Technology in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.361, Fashion Design, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Fashion Design in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed and re-alphabetized the subsections and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted New Division 12. Business, Marketing, and Finance, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption merges the contents of repealed Division 15, Finance, Grades 9-12 Assignments, and repealed Division 23, Marketing, Grades 9-12 Assignments, into adopted new Division 12 to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings, promote consistency in terminology, and support clearer information sharing and knowledge alignment across related content areas.
Adopted new §231.381, Business Management, Grades 9-12, updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; merges the courses, Business Information Management II, Business Law, Touch System Data Entry, and Practicum and Extended Practicum in Business Management into subsection (a) and merges §231.363, Business Management; Business Lab; Global Business; Human Resources Management; Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance; and Virtual Business, Grades 9-12, into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed, adding the "Any marketing or distributive education certificate" to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings. The update also removes "Health Science Education: Grades 6-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval" and "Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12. This assignment requires appropriate work approval" certificates, since they no longer align with the course offerings, to maintain consistency between certification areas and the courses offered; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing. In response to public comment, the course names for Business Information Management I and Business Information Management II were amended at adoption to Foundations of Business Communications and Technologies and Business Communications and Technologies, respectively, to match the course name as adopted by the SBOE in 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education.
Adopted new §231.383, Business English, Grades 9-12, updates language in subsection (a) to clarify that the provisions in the subsection are contingent upon the specific conditions or limitations outlined in subsection (b), ensuring accurate interpretation and application of certification requirements.
Adopted new §231.385, Advertising and Marketing, Grades 9-12, merges §231.543, Advertising, Grades 9-12, and adds the "Trade and Industrial Education: Grades 6-12 and Grades 8-12" certificates and the "Trade and Industrial Workforce Training: Grades 6-12" certificate to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; merges Advanced Marketing and Practicum and Extended Practicum in Marketing into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the section and eliminate redundancy; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.389, Entrepreneurship, Grades 9-12, adds new SBOE-approved courses, Entrepreneurship II and Practicum in Entrepreneurship and Extended Practicum in Entrepreneurship into rule and specifies the certificates appropriate to serve in these assignments; and adds a new subsection with language to ensure that school districts are accountable for verifying that teachers assigned to Practicum or Extended Practicum courses have received appropriate training in state and federal work-based learning and safety requirements.
Adopted new §231.391, Financial Services, Grades 9-12, merges §231.393, Accounting I; Financial Analysis; Insurance Operations; and Securities and Investments, Grades 9-12, into this section with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.395, Business Mathematics, Grades 9-12, merges the §231.395, Financial Mathematics, Grades 9-12, into this section that already shares similar certificate information to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted New Division 13. Education and Training, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 14, Education and Training, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.423, Human Growth and Development, Grades 9-12, merges §231.385, Child Development, Child Guidance, or Child Development Associates Foundation, Grades 9-12, into this section with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings.
Adopted New Division 14. Energy, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 26, Energy, Grades 9-12 Assignments.
Adopted New Division 15. Engineering, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains a subset of course information from repealed Division 24, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new Division 15 includes engineering-specific courses and their associated certificates, streamlines the organization of certification assignments, eliminates redundancy, and ensures clarity in credential alignment with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.461, Principles of Applied Engineering, Grades 9-12, removes the following certificates that no longer align with course offerings to maintain consistency between certification areas and the courses offered: "Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources: Grades 6-12"; "Agricultural Science and Technology: Grades 6-12"; "Any vocational agriculture certificate"; "Health Science: Grades 6-12"; "Health Science Technology Education: Grades 8-12"; "Vocational Health Occupations"; and "Vocational Health Science Technology."
Adopted new §231.467, Electronics and Engineering Design and Presentation, Grades 9-12, merges §231.571, AC/DC Electronics; Solid State Electronics, Grades 9-12, into this section with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; and updates the course title Engineering Design and Presentation I to Engineering Design and the course title Presentation and Engineering Design and Presentation II to Advanced Engineering Design and Presentation, as adopted by the SBOE; and removes subsections (b) and (c) since the Practicum and Extended Practicum courses were repealed effective September 9, 2024, as approved by the SBOE.
Adopted new §231.469, Engineering Mathematics and Robotics II, Grades 9-12, includes the "Vocational Trades and Industry" certificate. This assignment requires appropriate work approval, based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Robotics II, which has a foundation in technical, mechanical, and engineering principles and falls within the instructional scope of educators certified in Vocational Trades and Industry, which also requires work approval.
Adopted new §231.471, Physics for Engineering, Grades 9-12, replaces the Principles of Technology course and updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.473, Engineering Design and Problem Solving and Engineering Science, Grades 9-12, merges §231.579, Engineering Science, Grades 9-12, into this section with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.475, Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12, removes references to §233.13, Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), and §233.14, Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), in subsection (a)(1) to ensure that previous SBEC-issued certificates for Career and Technical Education are appropriate for placement in assignments as deemed appropriate by the school district.
Adopted new §231.487, Mobile Applications Development, Grades 9-12, includes the following certificates: "Any business or office education certificate"; "Business and Finance: Grades 6-12"; "Business Education: Grades 6-12"; "Marketing: Grades 6-12"; and "Marketing Education: Grades 8-12."
Adopted New Division 16. Health Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 17, Health Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.511, Health Science, Grades 9-12, merges §231.427, Health Informatics, Grades 9-12, and §231.429, Healthcare Administration and Management; Leadership and Management in Nursing, Grades 9-12, in subsection (c) into subsection (a), and merges §231.423, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, Pathophysiology, Respiratory Therapy I, Respiratory Therapy II, Grades 9-12, into subsection (b) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; streamlines new subsection (c) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing; and adds new subsection (d) to ensure that all teachers assigned to these courses are adequately prepared through Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved training.
Adopted New Division 17. Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 18, Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.531, Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Hospitality Services in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.533, Culinary Arts, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Culinary Arts in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted New Division 18. Human Services, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 19, Human Services, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following update.
Adopted new §231.551, Human Services, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Human Services in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted New Division 19. Information Technology, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 20, Information Technology, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new §231.573, Digital Communications, Grades 9-12, merges §231.485, Web Communications, Web Design, Grades 9-12, and related certificates to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and updates the title of the section to align with course offerings.
Adopted new §231.575, Computer Maintenance and Technician, Grades 9-12, merges with §231.489, Computer Technician; Information Technology, Grades 9-12, and related certificates to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; updates the title of the section to align with course offerings; and adds a new subsection to ensure that school districts are accountable for verifying that teachers assigned to Practicum or Extended Practicum courses have received appropriate training in state and federal work-based learning and safety requirements.
Adopted new §231.577, Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies and Independent Study in Technology Applications, Grades 9-12, removes references to §233.13, Career and Technical Education (Certificates not requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), and §233.14, Career and Technical Education (Certificates requiring experience and preparation in a skill area), to ensure that previous SBEC-issued certificates for Career and Technical Education are appropriate for placement in assignments as deemed appropriate by the school district.
Adopted New Division 20. Law and Public Service, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information from repealed Division 16,. Government and Public Administration, Grades 9-12 Assignments, and repealed Division 21, Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following updates.
Adopted new Division 20 merges the contents of repealed Divisions 16 and 21 to update the title, streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, ensure consistency in terminology and clarity in credential alignment with course offering, and maintain alignment across related content areas.
Adopted new §231.591, Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted new §231.595, Government and Public Administration, Grades 9-12, merges the Practicum and Extended Practicum in Local, State, and Federal Government in subsection (b) into subsection (a) with the same certificates allowed to streamline the organization of certification assignments, eliminate redundancy, and ensure clarity in credential alignment with course offerings; and streamlines new subsection (b) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted New Division 21. Manufacturing, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information in repealed Division 22, Manufacturing, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following update.
Adopted new §231.621, Manufacturing, Grades 9-12, streamlines subsection (c) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Adopted New Division 22. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12 Assignments
The adoption retains all information in repealed Division 25, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12 Assignments, with the following update.
Adopted new §231.641, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12, includes the new SBOE-approved Aircraft Maintenance Technology course in the section and specifies the certificates appropriate to serve in these assignments; and streamlines subsection (c) to enhance readability by removing redundant language and simplifying complex phrasing.
Subchapter G. Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments
The adopted amendment to §231.753 adds "Principal as Instructional Leader" to the list of certificates appropriate to serve in the assignment of principal and assistant principal. The adoption also adds "Educational Diagnostician, Early Childhood-Grade 12" as the certificate appropriate to serve in the assignment of Educational Diagnostician; and "Reading Specialist, Early Childhood-Grade 12" as the certificate appropriate to serve in the assignment of Reading Specialist.
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND RESPONSES: The public comment period on the proposal began October 17, 2025, and ended November 17, 2025. The SBEC also provided an opportunity for registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the December 4, 2025 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures. The following public comments were received on the proposal.
Comment: A counselor expressed concern that substitutes are already in short supply and that the proposed amendments could increase stress on teachers. The commenter noted that when staff absences occur without available substitutes, administrators often pressure employees to avoid taking leave, and classes are split among other teachers, disrupting instruction for multiple groups. The commenter stated the proposal is unrealistic and suggested offering pay incentives or financial assistance for aides seeking certification instead of limiting the substitute pool.
Response: This comment is outside the scope of the proposed rulemaking.
Comment: A career and technical education (CTE) director stated that merging the Practicum with Extended Practicum courses to align with teacher certifications would be helpful. The commenter also noted that the name for the Business Information Management II course has changed and referenced proposed updates that would merge several courses, including Business Information Management II, Business Law, Touch System Data Entry, and Practicum and Extended Practicum in Business Management in §231.381(a).
Response: The SBEC agrees and took action at adoption to change the course names for Business Information Management I to Foundations of Business Communications and Technologies and Business Information Management II to Business Communications and Technologies to match the course names adopted by the SBOE in 19 TAC Chapter 127, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Career Development and Career and Technical Education.
Comment: A CTE specialist requested that the SBEC add Family and Consumer Science (FCS) into rule as an option for teaching Principles of Arts and AV and Principles of Architecture. The commenter stated that these introductory courses have previously been taught by FCS teachers and are essential for allowing the same teacher to deliver complete Fashion Design and Interior Design pathways and that removing this ability could make it harder for districts to offer full course sequences. The commenter noted that these courses cover design elements, career exploration, and soft skills, areas where FCS teachers are qualified, and encouraged SBEC to reconsider this change.
Response: The SBEC disagrees. While FCS teachers have historically taught these courses, the current alignment of Principles of Arts, Audio/Video Technology, and Communications and Principles of Architecture is intended to ensure that students receive instruction from educators with specialized knowledge in those career clusters. These introductory courses lay the foundation for technical skills and industry standards that are specific to Arts/AV and Architecture pathways. The competencies required go beyond general design elements and soft skills. Maintaining this alignment in the programs of study helps districts provide students with a coherent, industry-relevant sequence of courses and ensures educators are adequately prepared to teach the specialized content.
The State Board of Education (SBOE) took no action on the review of the amendments to §§231.1, 231.3, 231.5, 231.7, 231.9, 231.11, 231.13, 231.15, 231.17, 231.21, 231.23, 231.25, 231.27, 231.31, 231.41, 231.43, 231.45, 231.47, 231.49, 231.51, 231.57, 231.61, 231.63, 231.67, 231.69, 231.71, 231.73, 231.75, 231.77, 231.91, and 231.753; and new §§231.131, 231.133, 231.135, 231.137, 231.139, 231.141, 231.143, 231.145, 231.161, 231.163, 231.181, 231.183, 231.185, 231.187, 231.189, 231.191, 231.193, 231.195, 231.211, 231.213, 231.215, 231.231, 231.233, 231.235, 231.237, 231.239, 231.241, 231.243, 231.245, 231.247, 231.249, 231.251, 231.271, 231.281, 231.291, 231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313, 231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339, 231.351, 231.353, 231.355, 231.357, 231.359, 231.361, 231.381, 231.383, 231.385, 231.387, 231.389, 231.391, 231.393, 231.395, 231.421, 231.423, 231.441, 231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469, 231.471, 231.473, 231.475, 231.477, 231.479, 231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491, 231.511, 231.513, 231.531, 231.533, 231.535, 231.551, 231.553, 231.555, 231.557, 231.559, 231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577, 231.591, 231.593, 231.595, 231.597, 231.599, 231.621, 231.623, 231.625, 231.641, and 231.643 at the January 30, 2026 SBOE meeting.
SUBCHAPTER
A.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The amendment is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The amendment implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600711
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
SUBCHAPTER
B.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The amendments are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The amendments implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600712
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
SUBCHAPTER
C.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The amendments are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The amendments implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600713
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
SUBCHAPTER
D.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The amendment is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The amendment implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600714
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
SUBCHAPTER
E.
DIVISION 1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.131, 231.133, 231.135, 231.137, 231.139, 231.141, 231.143, 231.145STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600715
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 2. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.161, §231.163STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600716
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 3. SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.181, 231.183, 231.185, 231.187, 231.189, 231.191, 231.193, 231.195STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600719
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 4. MATHEMATICS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.211, 231.213, 231.215STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600720
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 5. SCIENCE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.231, 231.233, 231.235, 231.237, 231.239, 231.241, 231.243, 231.245, 231.247, 231.249, 231.251STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600721
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 6. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.271STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new section is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new section implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600722
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 7. FINE ARTS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.281STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new section is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new section implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600723
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 8. CAREER DEVELOPMENT, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.291STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new section is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new section implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600724
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 9. AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600725
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 10. ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600726
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 11. ARTS, AUDIO VISUAL TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.351, 231.353, 231.355, 231.357, 231.359, 231.361STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600727
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 12. BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.381, 231.383, 231.385, 231.387, 231.389, 231.391, 231.393, 231.395STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
§231.381.
(a) An assignment for Foundations of Business Communications and Technologies, Business Communications and Technologies, Business Law, Touch System Data Entry, Business Management, Business Lab, Global Business, Human Resources Management, Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, Virtual Business, Practicum in Business Management, or Extended Practicum in Business Management, Grades 9-12, is allowed with one of the following certificates.
(1) Any business or office education certificate.
(2) Any marketing or distributive education certificate.
(3) Business and Finance: Grades 6-12.
(4) Business Education: Grades 6-12.
(5) Marketing: Grades 6-12.
(6) Marketing Education: Grades 8-12.
(b) The school district is responsible for ensuring that each teacher assigned to a Practicum or Extended Practicum course, Grades 9-12, has completed appropriate training in state and federal requirements regarding work-based learning and safety.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600728
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 13. EDUCATION AND TRAINING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.421, §231.423STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600729
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 14. ENERGY, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.441STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new section is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new section implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600730
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 15. ENGINEERING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469, 231.471, 231.473, 231.475, 231.477, 231.479, 231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600731
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 16. HEALTH SCIENCE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.511, §231.513STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600732
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 17. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.531, 231.533, 231.535STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600733
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 18. HUMAN SERVICES, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.551, 231.553, 231.555, 231.557, 231.559STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600734
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 19. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600735
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 20. LAW AND PUBLIC SERVICE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.591, 231.593, 231.595, 231.597, 231.599STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency’s legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600736
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 21. MANUFACTURING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.621, 231.623, 231.625STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600737
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 22. TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.641, §231.643STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The new sections are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The new sections implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600738
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
SUBCHAPTER
G.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The amendment is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The amendment implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600717
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
CHAPTER 231. REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL PERSONNEL ASSIGNMENTS
SUBCHAPTER
E.
The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) adopts the repeal of §§231.121, 231.123, 231.125, 231.127, 231.129, 231.131, 231.133, 231.135, 231.151, 231.153, 231.161, 231.163, 231.165, 231.167, 231.169, 231.171, 231.173, 231.177, 231.191, 231.193, 231.195, 231.201, 231.203, 231.205, 231.207, 231.209, 231.211, 231.213, 231.215, 231.217, 231.219, 231.221, 231.231, 231.241, 231.271, 231.281, 231.283, 231.285, 231.287, 231.289, 231.291, 231.293, 231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313, 231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339, 231.341, 231.343, 231.361, 231.363, 231.365, 231.381, 231.383, 231.385, 231.391 - 231.395, 231.397, 231.401, 231.403, 231.405, 231.421, 231.423, 231.425, 231.427, 231.429, 231.441, 231.443, 231.445, 231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469, 231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491, 231.501, 231.503, 231.521, 231.523, 231.525, 231.541, 231.543, 231.545, 231.547, 231.561, 231.563, 231.565, 231.567, 231.569, 231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577, 231.579, 231.581, 231.583, 231.585, 231.587, 231.589, 231.591, 231.593, 231.595, 231.631, 231.633, and 231.651, concerning requirements for public school personnel assignments. The repeals are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 17, 2025 issue of the Texas Register (50 TexReg 6806) and will not be republished. The adoption repeals requirements related to the criteria for school districts to make personnel assignments for Grades 9-12.
REASONED JUSTIFICATION: The SBEC rules in 19 TAC Chapter 231 establish the personnel assignments that correlate with appropriate certifications and offer guidance to school districts and educators by providing the list of courses by grade level and subject area and identifying the corresponding certificates and other requirements for the placement of individuals into classroom and/or campus assignments. This information assists districts with hiring and personnel assignment decisions. In a separate rule action, personnel assignments for Grades 9-12 are reorganized in adopted new Subchapter E, which can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register. The following table summarizes the repealed divisions that were merged in new Subchapter E.
Figure: 19 TAC Chapter 231 - Preamble (.pdf)
SUMMARY OF COMMENTS AND RESPONSES: The public comment period on the proposal began October 17, 2025, and ended November 17, 2025. The SBEC also provided an opportunity for registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the December 4, 2025 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures. No public comments were received on the proposal.
The State Board of Education (SBOE) took no action on the repeal of §§231.121, 231.123, 231.125, 231.127, 231.129, 231.131, 231.133, 231.135, 231.151, 231.153, 231.161, 231.163, 231.165, 231.167, 231.169, 231.171, 231.173, 231.177, 231.191, 231.193, 231.195, 231.201, 231.203, 231.205, 231.207, 231.209, 231.211, 231.213, 231.215, 231.217, 231.219, 231.221, 231.231, 231.241, 231.271, 231.281, 231.283, 231.285, 231.287, 231.289, 231.291, 231.293, 231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313, 231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339, 231.341, 231.343, 231.361, 231.363, 231.365, 231.381, 231.383, 231.385, 231.391 - 231.395, 231.397, 231.401, 231.403, 231.405, 231.421, 231.423, 231.425, 231.427, 231.429, 231.441, 231.443, 231.445, 231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469, 231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491, 231.501, 231.503, 231.521, 231.523, 231.525, 231.541, 231.543, 231.545, 231.547, 231.561, 231.563, 231.565, 231.567, 231.569, 231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577, 231.579, 231.581, 231.583, 231.585, 231.587, 231.589, 231.591, 231.593, 231.595, 231.631, 231.633, and 231.651 at the January 30, 2026 SBOE meeting.
DIVISION 1. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS AND READING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.121, 231.123, 231.125, 231.127, 231.129, 231.131, 231.133, 231.135STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600686
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 2. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.151, §231.153STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600687
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 3. SOCIAL STUDIES, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.161, 231.163, 231.165, 231.167, 231.169, 231.171, 231.173, 231.177STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600688
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 4. MATHEMATICS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.191, 231.193, 231.195STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600689
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 5. SCIENCE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.201, 231.203, 231.205, 231.207, 231.209, 231.211, 231.213, 231.215, 231.217, 231.219, 231.221STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600690
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 6. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.231STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeal implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600691
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 7. FINE ARTS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.241STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeal implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600692
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 9. CAREER DEVELOPMENT, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.271STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeal implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600693
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 10. AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.281, 231.283, 231.285, 231.287, 231.289, 231.291, 231.293STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600694
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 11. ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.301, 231.303, 231.305, 231.307, 231.309, 231.311, 231.313STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600695
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 12. ARTS, AUDIO/VIDEO TECHNOLOGY, AND COMMUNICATIONS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.331, 231.333, 231.335, 231.337, 231.339, 231.341, 231.343STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600696
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 13. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.361, 231.363, 231.365STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600697
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 14. EDUCATION AND TRAINING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.381, 231.383, 231.385STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600698
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 15. FINANCE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.391 - 231.395, 231.397STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600699
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 16. GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.401, 231.403, 231.405STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600700
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 17. HEALTH SCIENCE, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.421, 231.423, 231.425, 231.427, 231.429STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600701
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 18. HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.441, 231.443, 231.445STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600702
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 19. HUMAN SERVICES, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.461, 231.463, 231.465, 231.467, 231.469STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600703
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 20. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.481, 231.483, 231.485, 231.487, 231.489, 231.491STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600704
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 21. LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS, AND SECURITY, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.501, §231.503STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600705
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 22. MANUFACTURING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.521, 231.523, 231.525STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600706
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 23. MARKETING, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.541, 231.543, 231.545, 231.547STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600707
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 24. SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §§231.561, 231.563, 231.565, 231.567, 231.569, 231.571, 231.573, 231.575, 231.577, 231.579, 231.581, 231.583, 231.585, 231.587, 231.589, 231.591, 231.593, 231.595STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeals are adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeals implement Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600708
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 25. TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.631, §231.633STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeal implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600709
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497
DIVISION 26. ENERGY, GRADES 9-12 ASSIGNMENTS
19 TAC §231.651STATUTORY AUTHORITY. The repeal is adopted under Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.003(a), which states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.031(a), which states that the SBEC shall regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators; TEC, §21.041(b)(1), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that provide for the regulation of educators and the general administration of the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B, in a manner consistent with the TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B; TEC, §21.041(b)(2), which requires the SBEC to propose rules that specify the classes of educator certificates to be issued, including emergency certificates; and TEC, §21.064, which requires the SBEC to stop the issuance and renewal of master teacher certificates effective September 1, 2019, to add a designation of "legacy" to each master teacher certificate issued, and to recognize these certificates until they expire.
CROSS REFERENCE TO STATUTE. The repeal implements Texas Education Code (TEC), §§21.003(a), 21.031(a), 21.041(b)(1) and (2), and 21.064.
The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on February 17, 2026.
TRD-202600710
Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez
Director, Rulemaking
State Board for Educator Certification
Effective date: March 9, 2026
Proposal publication date: October 17, 2025
For further information, please call: (512) 475-1497