State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules are part of a larger body of state agency rules known as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). The Office of the Secretary of State collects and publishes these rules. SBEC rules are codified under Title 19, Part VII, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part VII is the State Board for Educator Certification. The SBEC may adopt new rules or amendments to or repeals of existing rules.
Use the following link to view SBEC rules that are currently in effect and rules the SBEC has recently updated.
Texas Administrative Code - Currently in Effect
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SBEC Rules
The following links provide information on proposed SBEC rules, adopted SBEC rules that are subject to State Board of Education (SBOE) review, adopted SBEC rules that have not yet taken effect, and the procedures for individuals to petition for SBEC rule changes.
Proposed Rules
Adopted Rules - Subject to SBOE Review
Adopted Rules - Not Yet Effective
Procedures to Petition for Adoption of State Board for Educator Certification Rule Changes
SBEC Rule Review Plan
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including SBEC rules. The rule review is designed to ensure that "the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continues to exist."
Use the following links to view SBEC rules currently under review or to view the rule review plan by either the chapter number or the date the review begins.
Current SBEC Rule Reviews
2023-2026 Rule Review Plan Listed by Chapter
2023-2026 Rule Review Plan Listed by Begin-Review Date
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