Proposed State Board for Educator Certification Rules
All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved as proposed by the SBEC. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved as adopted by the SBEC, subject to State Board of Education review.
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.
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 sbecrules@tea.texas.gov. For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA ticket to the appropriate division.
The following links present the preamble filed with the Texas Register in PDF format. The preamble includes information describing the proposed rule action as well as the rule text. The PDF contains a bookmark that will allow you to navigate directly to the beginning of the rule text using the bookmarks feature of your PDF reader.
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The SBEC agenda contains detailed information on these proposed rules.
PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Education Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, and Subchapter F, Required Fees
Summary: The proposal would provide for adjustments to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation (ASEP) Manual; would clarify and streamline language and definitions; would provide an updated approach for the implementation of the student growth indicator; would provide additional flexibility for small programs; would clarify closure procedures; and would include technical updates.
Proposed Figure: 19 TAC §229.1(c)
Resumen en Español: La propuesta incluirÃa ajustes al Manual del sistema de rendición de cuentas para la preparación de educadores (ASEP); aclararÃa y simplificarÃa el texto y las definiciones; ofrecerÃa un enfoque actualizado para la implementación del indicador de crecimiento estudiantil; brindarÃa flexibilidad adicional para programas pequeños; aclararÃa los procedimientos de cierre; e incluirÃa actualizaciones técnicas.
Public Comment Period: August 15-September 15, 2025. A is available on the proposed SBEC rules webpage. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments on the proposal during the September 2025 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.
Earliest SBEC Adoption Date: September 19, 2025
SBOE Review Date: November 18-21, 2025
Projected Effective Date: January 5, 2026
PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS
Currently, there are no proposed SBEC rules with closed public comment periods.
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 sbecrules@tea.texas.gov.
For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a TEA ticket to the appropriate division.