Proposed State Board of Education Rules
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All proposed new rules, proposed amendments to existing rules, and proposed repeals approved for first reading by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and filed with the Texas Register are available here. The rule text on this page reflects what was approved for first reading by the SBOE. Rule actions will remain on this page until approved for second reading by the SBOE and filed as adopted with the Texas Register. The SBOE agenda provides detailed information on these proposed rules.
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Proposed Rules with Open Public Comment Periods
The following rules have been approved by the SBOE and filed as proposed with the Texas Register. Each proposal includes an estimated date for final adoption (Projected Date for Second Reading and Final Adoption).
During the public comment period, use the provided link to submit a comment. After this period, the link will be unavailable, but you can at the SBOE meeting where the rule will be considered for adoption.
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 110, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading, Subchapter A, Elementary, §110.10, Literary Works Lists, Kindergarten-Grade 5, Adopted 2026; Subchapter B, Middle School, §110.30, Literary Works Lists, Grades 6-8, Adopted 2026; and Subchapter C, High School, §110.70, Literary Works Lists, High School, Adopted 2026
Summary: The proposed new sections would add lists of literary works to be taught in each grade level as required by House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Required Literary Works - Kindergarten
Required Literary Works - Grade 1
Required Literary Works - Grade 2
Required Literary Works - Grade 3
Required Literary Works - Grade 4
Required Literary Works - Grade 5
Required Literary Works - Grade 6
Required Literary Works - Grade 7
Required Literary Works - Grade 8
Required Literary Works - English I
Required Literary Works - English II
Required Literary Works - English III
Required Literary Works - English IV
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas añadirÃan listas de obras literarias que se deben enseñar en cada grado escolar, según lo exige el Proyecto de Ley 1605 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 1605) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 113, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies, Subchapter A, Elementary, Subchapter B, Middle School, Subchapter C, High School, and Subchapter D, Other Social Studies Courses
Summary: The proposed new Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills would update the social studies standards and implement House Bill (HB) 27, HB 824, and Senate Bill 24, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: El nuevo examen TEKS propuesto actualizarÃa los estándares de estudios sociales e implementarÃa el Proyecto de Ley 27 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 27), el Proyecto de Ley 824 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 824) y el Proyecto de Ley 24 del Senado (SB 24) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 128, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Spanish Language Arts and Reading and English as a Second Language, Subchapter A, Elementary, §128.10, Literary Works Lists, Kindergarten-Grade 5, Adopted 2026; Subchapter B, Middle School, §128.30, Literary Works Lists, Grade 6 and English Learners Language Arts (ELLA), Grades 7 and 8, Adopted 2026; and Subchapter C, High School, §128.70, Literary Works Lists, High School, Adopted 2026
Summary: The proposed new sections would add lists of literary works to be taught in each grade level as required by House Bill 1605, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Required Spanish Literary Works - Kindergarten
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 1
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 2
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 3
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 4
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 5
Required Spanish Literary Works - Grade 6
Required Literary Works - Grade 7
Required Literary Works - Grade 8
Required Literary Works - ESOL I
Required Literary Works - ESOL II
Resumen en Español: Las nuevas secciones propuestas añadirÃan listas de obras literarias que se deben enseñar en cada grado escolar, según lo exige el Proyecto de Ley 1605 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 1605) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: April 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026-5:00 p.m. on June 15, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in June 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed Rules with Closed Public Comment Periods
The SBOE has approved the following rules. They will remain on this page until filed as adopted with the Texas Register, then they will move to the Adopted-Not Yet Effective page.
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter A, Required Curriculum, §74.3, Description of a Required Secondary Curriculum
Summary: The proposed amendment would update the list of high school courses for personal financial literacy and economics that are required to be offered to students to align with the requirements of House Bill 27, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizarÃa la lista de cursos de preparatoria sobre educación financiera personal y economÃa que se deben ofrecer a los estudiantes con la finalidad de armonizarse con los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 27 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 27) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: February 27, 2026-5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register
Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter B, Graduation Requirements, §74.11, High School Graduation Requirements, and §74.12, Foundation High School Program
Summary: The proposed amendments would update high school graduation requirements to align with House Bill 27, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, related to personal financial literacy, and Senate Bill 2314, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, related to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board direct admission program.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas actualizarÃan los requisitos de graduación de escuela preparatoria con la finalidad de armonizarlos con el Proyecto de Ley 27 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 27) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] en relación con educación financiera personal, y con el Proyecto de Ley 2314 del Senado (SB 2314) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] en relación con el programa de admisiones directas de la Junta Coordinadora de Educación Superior de Texas.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: February 27, 2026-5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: August 1, 2026
Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter C, Other Provisions, §74.27, Innovative Courses and Programs
Summary: The proposed amendment would update the process for review and approval of proposed innovative courses and sunset of existing courses and would update requirements for implementation of approved innovative courses.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizarÃa el proceso de revisión y aprobación de cursos innovadores propuestos y la caducidad de cursos existentes; también actualizarÃa los requisitos para la implementación de cursos innovadores aprobados.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: January 2026 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: February 27, 2026-5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2026. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in April 2026 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register