State Board for Educator Certification Rule Review

This page contains information on State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rules reviewed in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

For proposed rule reviews with open public comment periods, you may submit public comments electronically using the public comment form.

Information on adopted rule reviews will remain on this page for 30 days following publication of the adopted review in the Texas Register.

The SBEC agenda contains detailed information on these rule reviews.

PROPOSED RULE REVIEWS WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS

Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 227, Provisions for Educator Preparation Candidates,Ìý Subchapter A, Admission for Educator Preparation Programs and Subchapter B, Preliminary Evaluation of Certification Eligibility
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 227 continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: March 14-April 14, 2025. A is available on the SBEC Rule Review webpage. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments during the April 25, 2025 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.

PROPOSED RULE REVIEWS WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS

Currently, there are no SBEC proposed rule reviews with closed public comment periods.

ADOPTED RULE REVIEWS

Adopted Review of 19 TAC Chapter 231, Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments
Publication in the Texas Register: August 9, 2024
Adoption of Review by SBEC: July 19, 2024
Summary: The SBEC finds that the reasons for adopting Chapter 231 continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBEC received comments related to the review of Chapter 231.


Adopted Review of 19 TAC Chapter 234, Military Service Members, Military Spouses and Military Veterans
Publication in the Texas Register: August 9, 2024
Adoption of Review by SBEC: July 19, 2024
Summary: The SBEC finds that the reasons for adopting Chapter 234 continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBEC received comments related to the review of Chapter 234.


Adopted Review of 19 TAC Chapter 245, Certification of Educators from Other Countries
Publication in the Texas Register: August 9, 2024
Adoption of Review by SBEC: July 19, 2024
Summary: The SBEC finds that the reasons for adopting Chapter 245 continue to exist and readopts the rules. The SBEC received a comment related to the review of Chapter 245.

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Please see the 2023-2026 Rule Review Plan Listed by Chapter or 2023-2026 Rule Review Plan Listed by Begin-Review Date for the rule review schedule.

Contact Information

Have questions about the public comment process for proposed rulemaking?

Please view ourÌýFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Ìýor contact us at the phone number or email below.

91Èȱ¬ Rulemaking Unit
Phone: (512) 475-1497
Email:Ìýsbecrules@tea.texas.gov

For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a 91Èȱ¬ÌýÌýticket to the appropriate division.