This site provides you with information on curriculum, programs, rules, and other information for Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.
Information
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Programs of Study
Statewide and Regional
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Perkins
Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
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Industry-Based Certifications
IBC information for public school accountability
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CTE TEKS
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
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CTE Professional Development
TEALearn and other opportunities
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CTE Additional Resources
Reports, CTSOs, Funding, etc.
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CTE Teacher Resources
Certifications and other information
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CTE Newsletters
Archived CTE Listservs
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CTE Contacts
Program of Study Contacts
CTE Updates
Updated Resources
- In accordance with House Bill 2 (HB 2) – Article 6, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Department of Defense (DoD) authorized JROTC and NDCC programs will be recognized as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. For more information, see the February 26, 2026 TAA.
- House Bill 20, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway Program in Texas Education Code, §29.914. Review this webpage for additional information. (updated January 14, 2026)
- CTE Course Catalog (updated December 4, 2025)
- CTE Course change log (Updated December 4, 2025)
- Programs of Study Change Crosswalk (Updated September 2025)