Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules

All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals being considered by the commissioner of education and filed with the Texas Register are available below. The rule text on this page reflects what was filed as proposed with the Texas Register. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved for adoption by the commissioner and filed as adopted with the Texas Register.

During the proposed rule public comment period, you may submit public comments electronically using the public comment form. See proposals below for their comment periods. Each link contains the preamble filed with the Texas Register and includes a description of the proposed rule action and rule text.

If you have questions about the public comment process for proposed rulemaking, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page or contact the TEA Rulemaking Unit at (512) 475-1497 or by email at rules@tea.texas.gov.

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Proposed Rules with Open Public Comment Periods

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 100, Charters, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Open-Enrollment Charter Schools
Summary: The proposed amendment to §100.1207 would specify non-discriminatory enrollment criteria concerning students with records of serious disciplinary or criminal history to align the rule with Texas Education Code, §12.111, as amended by House Bill 6, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. Further proposed amendments would include new charter schools in the list of entities eligible for transfer of property, no-contact provisions for high-performing entity applicants, and clarifications for central administrative officer instructional training requirements. 
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta a la sección [§] 100.1207 especificaría criterios de inscripción no discriminatorios con respecto a los estudiantes con expedientes disciplinarios graves o antecedentes penales para alinear la regla con la sección [§] 12.111 del Código de Educación de Texas, con las modificaciones introducidas por el Proyecto de Ley 6 de la Cámara de Representantes, 89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025. Otras modificaciones propuestas incluirían la incorporación de nuevas escuelas autónomas a la lista de entidades elegibles para la transferencia de propiedad, disposiciones que eximan de contacto a los solicitantes de entidades de alto desempeño y aclaraciones sobre los requisitos de capacitación para los funcionarios administrativos centrales. 
Publication in the Texas Register: July 3, 2026
Public Comment Period: July 3, 2026- August 3, 2026. A form for submitting public comments is available on the proposed commissioner of education rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: October 25, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 100, Subchapter AA

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning General Provisions for Health and Safety, §103.1105, Procedure Related to Notification to a Student's Parent Regarding the Student's Mental, Emotional, or Physical Health or Well-Being
Summary: The proposed new rule would implement the procedure required by Senate Bill 12, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to notify the parent of a student enrolled in the district of any change in services provided or monitoring related to a student's mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta implementaría el procedimiento requerido por la Ley 12 del Senado, 89.ª Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025, para que los distritos escolares y las escuelas autónomas de inscripción abierta notifiquen al padre/madre de un estudiante inscripto en el distrito sobre cualquier cambio en los servicios prestados o en el seguimiento relacionado con la salud o el bienestar mental, emocional o físico del estudiante.
Publication in the Texas Register: June 26, 2026
Public Comment Period: June 26, 2026- July 27, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: October 18, 2026

Submit a public comment on Proposed New 19 TAC §103.1105

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1201, Standards for the Operation of School District Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs; §103.1203, Assessment of Academic Growth of Students in Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs; and §103.1205, Violent Conduct for Purposes of Placement in a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program When Program is at Capacity
Summary: The proposed amendments would update statutory authority and clarify current program practices and requirements in accordance with House Bill (HB) 114, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 6, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las enmiendas propuestas actualizarían la autoridad reglamentaria y aclararían las prácticas y requisitos actuales del programa de conformidad con la Ley 114 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB), 88.ª Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023, y la Ley 6 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB), 89.ª Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025.
Publication in the Texas Register: June 26, 2026
Public Comment Period: June 26, 2026- July 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: October 18, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Subchapter CC

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules on Prevention, Awareness, and Reporting of Child Abuse or Neglect, Including Trafficking of a Child
Summary: The proposed amendment to §103.1401 would add and clarify definitions; update the timeline to report abuse and neglect of a student from 48 hours to 24 hours to align with Senate Bill 571, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025; and expand the requirements for school system policies on reporting child abuse and neglect. New §103.1402 would establish the procedures for investigating school systems' compliance with laws regarding reporting child abuse and neglect.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta a la sección [§] 103.1401 agregaría y aclararía definiciones; actualizaría el plazo de 48 a 24 horas para denunciar maltrato y abandono respecto a un estudiante con el fin de armonizarse con el Proyecto de Ley 571 del Senado (SB 571) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025]; y ampliaría los requisitos para las políticas de sistemas escolares sobre presentación de denuncias de maltrato y abandono infantil. La nueva sección [§] 103.1402 establecería los procedimientos para investigar el cumplimiento normativo por parte de los sistemas escolares respecto a las leyes relativas a la presentación de denuncias de maltrato y abandono infantil.
Publication in the Texas Register: July 10, 2026
Public Comment Period: July 10, 2026- August 10, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: November 1, 2026.

Send a public comment on Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Subchapter EE

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 129, Student Attendance, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules, §129.1025, Adoption by Reference: Student Attendance Accounting Handbook
Summary: The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the 2026-2027 Student Attendance Accounting Handbook. The handbook provides student attendance accounting rules for school districts and charter schools. A copy of the proposed manual can be found on the Texas Education Agency's website at https://tea.texas.gov/data-reports/financial-compliance/student-attendance-accounting-handbook.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta adoptaría por referencia el Manual de recuento de asistencia estudiantil, 2026-2027. El Manual brinda normas de recuento de asistencia estudiantil para distritos escolares y escuelas autónomas. El Manual propuesto está disponible en el sitio web de la Agencia de Educación de Texas en https://tea.texas.gov/data-reports/financial-compliance/student-attendance-accounting-handbook.
Publication in the Texas Register: July 10, 2026
Public Comment Period: July 10, 2026- August 10, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: October 25, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §129.1025

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 150, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Educator Appraisal, Subchapter AA, Teacher Appraisal, §150.1001, General Provisions
Summary: The proposed amendment would establish new provisions related to pilot activities supporting the development or revision of the Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta establecería nuevas disposiciones relacionadas con las actividades piloto que apoyan el desarrollo o la revisión del Sistema de Evaluación y Apoyo a los Maestros de Texas.
Publication in the Texas Register: July 3, 2026
Public Comment Period: July 3, 2026- August 3, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: October 25, 2026

Send a public comment on Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC §150.1001

Proposed Rules with Closed Public Comment Periods

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities, §61.1031, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed repeal would relocate the requirements to proposed new 19 TAC §103.1215. The proposed new rule would include updates to implement House Bill (HB) 3 and Senate Bill 838, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 33 and HB 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and clarify requirements for school safety.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta reubicaría los requisitos existentes a la nueva sección propuesta 103.1215 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas [19 TAC §103.1215]. La nueva norma propuesta incluiría actualizaciones para implementar tanto el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) y el Proyecto de Ley 838 del Senado (SB 838) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023] como el Proyecto de Ley 33 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 33) y el Proyecto de Ley 121 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 121) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] y aclararía los requisitos de seguridad escolar.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Graduation, §74.1023, Financial Aid Application Requirement for High School Graduation
Summary: The proposed amendment would reflect statutory requirements and update the methods of proof to verify completion of a financial aid application.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta reflejaría los requisitos reglamentarios y actualizaría los métodos de comprobación para verificar la finalización de una solicitud de ayuda financiera.
Publication in the Texas Register: February 13, 2026
Public Comment Period: February 13, 2026-March 16, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: June 7, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter EE, Computation of High School Grade Point Average, §74.3001, Computation of High School Grade Point Average
Summary: The proposed new rule would reflect the requirements of Senate Bill 1191, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and identify minimum requirements for school districts when computing a student's high school grade point average.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta reflejaría los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 1191 del Senado (SB 1191) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] e identificaría los requisitos mínimos que deben satisfacer los distritos escolares al calcular el promedio general de escuela preparatoria de un estudiante.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 18, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 20, 2026-April 20, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: July 12, 2026

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 1, General Provisions; Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law; and Division 4, Special Education Funding
Summary: The proposed revisions would clarify and align requirements related to instructional arrangements, eligibility and placement, general program operations, and the distribution and allowable use of state special education funds and would update approval, oversight, reporting, and funding requirements for residential and day placement programs to align with House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas aclararían y armonizarían los requisitos relativos a los regímenes de enseñanza, la elegibilidad y la colocación, las operaciones generales de programas, así como la distribución y el uso permitido de fondos estatales para educación especial. También actualizarían los requisitos de aprobación, supervisión, notificación y financiación respecto a programas residenciales y de colocación diurna con el fin de lograr una armonización con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 15, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026- June 15, 2026
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed revisions at 9:30 a.m. on June 4 and 5, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88479172452. Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to TEA staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 23, 2026

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, §89.1050, The Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee; §89.1055, Individualized Education Program; and §89.1096, Provision of Services for Students Placed by their Parents in Private Schools or Facilities
Summary: The proposed amendments would update statutory authority and clarify current program practices and requirements in accordance with House Bill 2, Senate Bill (SB) 568, and SB 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas actualizarían la autoridad reglamentaria y aclararían las prácticas y los requisitos actuales de los programas, de conformidad con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2), el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) y el Proyecto de Ley 2 del Senado (SB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: April 10, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 10, 2026-May 11, 2026
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed amendments at 9:30 a.m. on April 23 and 24, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220111674. Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to TEA staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 2, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, §89.1053, Procedures for Use of Restraint and Time-Out
Summary: The proposed amendment would revise, expand, and align existing definitions; clarify procedural requirements; and establish a crisis prevention and intervention training requirement for school systems consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 133, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and House Bill 2 and SB 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta reformaría, ampliaría y armonizaría las definiciones existentes; aclararía los requisitos de procedimiento; y crearía un requisito de capacitación en prevención e intervención de situaciones de crisis para sistemas escolares, de conformidad con el Proyecto 133 de Ley del Senado (SB 133) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023], con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y con el Proyecto 568 de Ley del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 8, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 8, 2026- June 8, 2026 
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed amendment at 9:30 a.m. on May 28 and May 29, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83304675292. Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to TEA staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: September 6, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter EE, Accreditation Status, Standards, and Sanctions, Division 1, Status, Standards, and Sanctions, §97.1066, Campus Repurposing and Closure
Summary: The proposed amendment would clarify the conditions under which a district may close a campus and update the provisions for assigning a new campus number to a repurposed campus.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta aclararía las condiciones bajo las cuales un distrito puede cerrar un campus y actualizaría las disposiciones para asignar un nuevo número de campus a un campus reacondicionado.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 3, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 3, 2026-May 4, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: July 26, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1215, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed new section would relocate existing requirements from 19 TAC §61.1031. The new section would include updates to implement House Bill (HB) 3 and Senate Bill 838, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 33 and HB 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and clarify requirements for school safety to ensure a safe and secure environment in Texas public schools.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta reubicaría los requisitos existentes a la nueva sección propuesta 103.1215 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas [19 TAC §103.1215]. La nueva norma propuesta incluiría actualizaciones para implementar tanto el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) y el Proyecto de Ley 838 del Senado (SB 838) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023] como el Proyecto de Ley 33 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 33) y el Proyecto de Ley 121 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 121) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] y aclararía los requisitos de seguridad escolar.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1217, Safety During Extracurricular Activities
Summary: The proposed new section would establish safety protocols for extracurricular activities to implement Texas Education Code, §37.108(f)(8), as amended by House Bill 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 17, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 17, 2026-May 18, 2026. 
Public Hearing Information: A public hearing to solicit testimony and input on the proposed new rule will be held on May 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 2.029, Barbara Jordan Building, 1601 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Anyone wishing to testify must sign in by 9:00 a.m. and are encouraged to also send written testimony to shane.sexton@tea.texas.gov. Testimony will be limited to two minutes per person, and the hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be sent to Shane Sexton, Office of School Safety and Security, shane.sexton@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 9, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1219, Assignment of a Conservator for Noncompliance with School Safety and Security Requirements
Summary: The proposed new rule would ensure school system compliance with safety requirements, as required by Texas Education Code, §37.1085, as added by House Bill 3, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta garantizaría el cumplimiento normativo del sistema escolar respecto a los requisitos de seguridad, según lo exige la sección [§] 37.10.85 del Código de Educación de Texas que agregó el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Proposed Repeal of and New 19 TAC Chapter 105, Foundation School Program, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Charter School Funding, §105.1011, Additional State Aid for Open-Enrollment Charter School Facilities
Summary: The proposed repeal and new rule would implement changes made by House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, by defining eligibility criteria and implementing an annual certification provision to receive funding.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta y la nueva norma implementarían los cambios introducidos por el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] al definir los criterios de elegibilidad y  aplicar una disposición de certificación anual para recibir financiación.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 24, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 24, 2026-May 26, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: August 23, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 151, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Passing Standards for Educator Certification Examinations, §151.1001, Passing Standards
Summary: The proposed amendment would specify the satisfactory scores for the educator certification examinations for Bilingual Education Spanish Supplemental.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta especificaría las puntuaciones satisfactorias para los exámenes de certificación como educador respecto a la certificación complementaria de educación bilingüe en español.
Publication in the Texas Register: May 22, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 22, 2026-June 22, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: September 14, 2026

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 153, School District Personnel, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Employment in Public Schools
Summary: The proposed revisions would amend §153.1201, Definitions, and add new §153.1253, Temporary Inclusion in Registry, to provide clarification to existing statutory provisions and implement the requirements of Senate Bill 571, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas modificarían la sección [§] 153.1201 y agregarían una nueva sección [§] 153.1253 con el fin de ofrecer aclaraciones a las disposiciones reglamentarias existentes e implementar los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 571 del Senado (SB 571) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 15, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026- June 15, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 7, 2026