89th Legislature Updates

This page provides information on legislation passed during the 89th regular legislative session.

In: Governmental Relations

Contact Information

For questions regarding 89th Legislature Updates and its implementation, please email 89th@tea.texas.gov.

For questions regarding House Bill 2 and its implementation, please email HB2@tea.texas.gov.

This page includes changes to the Texas Education Code and other Texas statutes. Implementation resources will also be shared here to support school leaders. As additional information becomes available, it will be communicated to school systems and posted on this page.

89th Legislature FAQs and High-Level Overviews

 

89th Implementation Timeline

For the latest updates on key implementation dates for education-related legislation, see the timeline below.

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Date of First 
Communication		 Bill # Topic
June 12, 2025  SB4, SB23 M&O MCR calculations given homestead exemption increases 
June 12, 2025 HB2 Teacher Compensation: TRA and SSRA 
June 26, 2025 HB4623, SB571 Educator Misconduct Law Changes 
June 26, 2025 HB2  Teacher Certification Fee Waivers
July 10, 2025 HB2,  SB260, HB120, SB568  FSP Formula Changes 
July 10, 2025 SB4, SB23, SB1453 Setting I&S tax rates
July 17, 2025 HB121, HB2, HB33, SB260 School Safety 
July 17, 2025 HB6 Changes to RDA based on HB6
July 31, 2025 HB1481  Cellphone Model Policy & Grant Information
July 31, 2025 HB2, HB6, SB12 Updates Related to District of Innovation Prohibitions
August 7, 2025 HB2  Reading and Math Academies Stipends Guidance 
August 7, 2025 HB2 Required Implementation of PK–2 Instruments and Dyslexia Screening for the 2025–2026 School Year and Updates Relating to Grade 7 Reading Diagnostic Administration
August 14, 2025 HB6, HB2 Discipline summary document for parents 
August 21, 2025 HB4623, SB571  Educator Misconduct: Prevention and Reporting Training
August 21, 2025 HB2 New Teacher Certification Requirements & Grant 
August 21, 2025 SB569 Virtual/Hybrid Learning 
August 28, 2025 SB13, SB12 Library Book Policies 
August 28, 2025 SB12 Parent rights form & Procedure on parental notification of change in student services/ monitoring 
September 11, 2025 SB12 *UPDATED* Parent rights form & Procedure on parental notification of change in student services/ monitoring 
September 18, 2025 HB2  Prep Allotment:  New Teacher Mentoring, Grow Your Own Teachers, and Educator Preparation Pathways  
September 18, 2025 HB2, SB568 Special Education Program Funding Updates 
September 18, 2025 HB2 FSP ADA 6-Week Settle-up
September 25, 2025 HB2  Teacher Compensation: TIA Expansion
October 16, 2025 HB2 Compensatory Education Allotment
October 23, 2025 HB2 Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Expansion 
October 23, 2025 HB2  Resource Campus (ACE) 
October 23, 2025 HB8 Assessment and Accountability
October 23, 2025 SB546 School Seat Belt Costs
November 20, 2025 HB2, HB120 CCMR Assessments
November 20, 2025 SB2 Special Education and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
January 15, 2026 HB 20 CTE Level I/II IHE Partnership Pathway Approval
January 29, 2026 HB2 2026-27 Early Literacy and Numeracy Instruments
February 19, 2026 HB2  Math Academies 
March 26, 2026 SB1191 GPA Calculations  
April 16, 2026 HB2, SB568 Special Education Formula Overhaul 
May 14, 2026 HB2, SB568 Day Placement Program Supports 
May 14, 2026 SB12 11.005 & 28.0022 Certifications
Spring 2026 HB2, HB120 Career Readiness Assessment
Spring 2026 SB204 Parent rights handbook 
Spring 2026 SB204  School board member training on parental rights
Spring 2026 HB2, SB568  Special Education Annual Meeting Guidance 
Spring 2026  HB2  First - Third Grade Supplementary Supports, Early Literacy Intervention Requirements 
Spring 2026  SB12 Facility Usage Report
Summer 2026 HB2  Teacher Liability Insurance
August 2026 HB2  PreK Partnerships 
Fall 2026 SB843 Bond Database
2026 SB12 School board member contact info

The timeline above is current as of May 28, 2026, but may be subject to change. If you need guidance on a bill from the 89th Legislature that is not listed, please email us at 89th@tea.texas.gov. 

 

Guidance and Correspondence

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Date Title Division
06/12/2025 TAA: Tax Year 2025 Maximum Compressed Tax Rates School Finance
06/12/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Retention Allotment and Support Staff Retention Allotment School Finance
06/26/2025 TAA: Required Misconduct Reporting and Notices (SB 571) and Liability of Public Schools and Professional School Employees (HB 4623) Compliance and Investigations
06/26/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Candidate Certification Fee Waivers and Reimbursements Educator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement
07/10/2025 TAA: SB 1453 (Debt Tax Rates) and Interaction with SB 4 and SB 23 (Additional State Aid for Homestead Exemption Increases) School Finance
07/10/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Foundation School Program (FSP) Funding Formula Changes and Preliminary School Year 2025-2026 Summary of Finances (SOF) Reports School Finance
07/10/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) District Talent Systems
07/17/2025 TAA: Update to 2025 and 2026 Results Driven Accountability Special Education Determination Calculations Regarding Discipline Indicators per House Bill 6 Special Populations Strategic Supports and Reporting
07/17/2025 TAA: School Safety 89th Legislative Updates School Safety and Security 
07/31/2025 TAA: Implementation of Texas House Bill 1481 – Student Use of Personal Communication Devices on School Property Governance
07/31/2025 TAA: Legislative Updates Related to District of Innovation Prohibitions Accreditation and Enforcement
08/07/2025 TAA: Required Implementation of PK–2 Instruments and Dyslexia Screening for the 2025–2026 School Year and Updates Relating to Grade 7 Reading Diagnostic Administration Early Childhood Education
08/07/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 (HB 2) Implementation of Stipend Requirements for Reading Academies and Mathematics Achievement Academies. Curriculum and Instruction / Content Academies
08/14/2025 TAA: Report Required by House Bill 6 Policy, Integration, and Technical Assistance
08/21/2025 TAA: SB 571 Misconduct Reporting Training and Pre-Employment Affidavit Compliance and Investigations
08/21/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Certification Requirements and Incentives for Uncertified Teachers Educator Preparation and Certification
08/21/2025 TAA: SB 569 Overview: Virtual and Hybrid Learning Guidance for the 2025–2026 School Year Authorizing and Policy 
08/28/2025 TAA: Senate Bill 13 Requirements Related to School Library Materials Standards and Programs
08/28/2025 TAA: SB 12: Required Parental Rights Form and Right to Health-Related Services Information Policy, Integration, and Technical Assistance
08/28/2025 TAA: Updated SB 12 Guidance: Required Parental Rights Form and Right to Health-Related Services Information Policy, Integration, and Technical Assistance
09/18/2025 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Six-week Attendance Reporting School Finance
09/18/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Preparing and Retaining Educators through Partnership Program Allotment  Educator Preparation, Certification and Enforcement
09/18/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Special Education Program and Funding Updates Special Populations and Student Supports
09/25/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Teacher Incentive Allotment Update District Talent Systems
10/16/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Repeal of 55% Spending Requirement for Compensatory Education Allotment Financial Compliance
10/16/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: New Teacher Certification Requirements Update Educator Preparation, Certification, and Enforcement
10/23/2025 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Additional Days School Year Update Expanded Learning Models
10/23/2025 TAA: HB 2: Resource Campus Designation Updates System Innovation
10/23/2025 TAA: Overview of House Bill 8 Assessment and Reporting
10/23/2025 TAA: SB 546: Required Reporting on School Bus Seat Belt Costs School Safety and Security 
11/06/2025 TAA: SB 991: Expansion of At-Risk Student Definition Financial Compliance
11/20/2025 TAA: Industry-Based Certification Reimbursements and Clarification of Career Readiness Assessment College, Career, and Military Preparation
11/20/2025 TAA: SB 2: Education Savings Accounts and Children with Disabilities  Special Populations and Student Supports
01/15/2026 TAA: Applied Sciences Pathway Program College, Career, and Military Preparation
01/15/2026 TAA: Actions Required of School Systems for Education Savings Accounts Special Populations and Student Supports
01/29/2026 TAA: HB 2 Implementation: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Instruments and Extension of Current K–2 Reading Instruments Assessment Design, Development, and Quality
01/29/2026 TAA: Updated Guidance: Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Special Populations and Student Supports
02/26/2026 TAA: Strategic Compensation Cohort – Applications Due April 1 District Talent Systems
02/26/2026 TAA: Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Guidance College, Career, and Military Preparation
03/26/2026 TAA: Senate Bill 1191 Calculation of High School Grade Point Average Standards and Programs
03/26/2026 TAA: New TSDS Core Collection: Teacher Vacancy Collection Educator Data, Research, & Strategy
03/26/2026 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: Teacher Certification Incentive Educator Preparation and Certification
03/26/2026 TAA: House Bill 2 Implementation: CTE Certification Reimbursement to Districts Educator Preparation and Certification
04/16/2026 TAA: Special Education Funding Updates Special Populations and Student Supports
05/14/2026 TAA: Special Education Day and Residential Placement Programs Funding and Standards Updates Special Populations and Student Supports
05/14/2026 TAA: Senate Bill 12: Annual Certification of Compliance with Certain Laws Compliance and Investigations
05/14/2026 TAA: Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership Planning and Expansion Grants System Innovation
05/28/2026 TAA: Special Education Funding Update Special Populations and Student Supports