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Vision & Mission

The Division of Authorizing strives to increase the quality of charter schools and virtual/hybrid programs and schools across Texas. We measure this success through the strength of our portfolio our authorizing practices, and belief from the education community on our LEA-focused mindset.

We are driven to cultivate innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and to empower the charter community, virtual/hybrid school and course providers, and district leaders through leadership, guidance and support.

News & Events

Subchapter G Application Cycle is Open

The new Subchapter G application cycle is now open. Prospective applicants must register for at least one Application Information Session. All application documents and registration links can be found on our Charter School Applicants page.

Please direct all question to the new schools application team via email charterapplication@tea.texas.gov.

Generation 29 Applicant Capacity Interview Schedule

The Generation 29 application cycle has concluded the external review of eighteen applications. The following听entities received an average minimum score of 85% or higher to ensure a capacity interview with Texas Education Agency staff and members of the State Board of Education.

Friday, May 10th, 2024

  • 9:00am-11:00am CST, Entrepreneur High School
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm CST, Frank Lui Jr. Academy for Music and Arts

Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

  • 1:00pm-3:00pm CST, Houston L.E.A.D Preparatory Academy

Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

  • 9:00am-11:00am CST, Infinite Minds
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm CST, Pathway Academy

Thursday, May 16th, 2024

  • 9:00am-11:00am CST, Unparalleled Preparatory Academy
  • 1:00pm-3:00pm CST, Visionary STEM Academy

Friday, May 17th, 2024

  • 9:00am-11:00am CST, The Texas Girls School

Capacity Interviews will be available on .

Navigating the Charter School Application

The Division of Charter School Authorizing is excited to announce our upcoming webinar series Navigating the Charter School Application Process. This two-part series will provide valuable insights into the process of applying for an open-enrollment charter school in Texas. Please visit our Charter School Applicants page听for more information.

Generation 29 Application Cycle is Closed

The Generation 29 application cycle is closed. Applicants can expect to receive notification of next steps by the end of November. Prospective applicants can review the Generation 29 materials as a resource, or if you have questions contact the new schools application team via email charterapplication@tea.texas.gov.

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Charters now have access to TREx for those campuses/sites to obtain records for students who are being enrolled in the new campus/site. The campus must be activated in AskTED and listed as 鈥淯nder Construction鈥 for access to be available.听

  • Use the to request your new campus number to get the required 鈥淯nder Construction鈥 status in AskTED. Please note that even though users may request student records through the TREx application, the release of such information will be determined by the school district where the student is currently enrolled. 听
  • Please contact 迟谤别虫蔼迟别补.迟别虫补蝉.驳辞惫听or click on the TREx Support Portal within the TREx application for any questions.听
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Resources & Information

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Division of Authorizing
charterschools@tea.texas.gov
Phone (512) 463-9575

For additional support, email the following as appropriate:

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