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, 搂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

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

PROPOSED RULE REVIEWS WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS

Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 229, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs, Subchapter A, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Program Procedures, Subchapter B, Accountability System for Educator Preparation Accreditation Statuses, Subchapter C, Accreditation Sanctions, Subchapter D, Continuing Approval Procedures, Subchapter E, Review Procedures, Subchapter F, Required Fees
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, 搂2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 229 continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: January 2-February 2, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments during the February 13, 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.


Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 247, Educators' Code of Ethics
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, 搂2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 247 continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: January 2-February 2, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments during the February 13, 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.


Proposed Review of 19 TAC Chapter 250, Administration, Subchapter A, Purchasing, Subchapter B, Rulemaking Procedures
Summary: As required by Texas Government Code, 搂2001.039, the SBEC will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting 19 TAC Chapter 250 continue to exist.
Public Comment Period: January 2-February 2, 2026. The SBEC will also take registered oral and written comments during the February 13, 2026 meeting's public comment period in accordance with the SBEC board operating policies and procedures.

ADOPTED RULE REVIEWS

 

 

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 our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) or contact us at the phone number or email below.

7m视频 Rulemaking Unit
Phone: (512) 475-1497
Email: sbecrules@tea.texas.gov

For questions relating to Educator Preparation, Testing, Certification, and Investigations, please submit a 7m视频  ticket to the appropriate division.