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The State Board of Education (SBOE) has authority for the review and adoption of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for each subject of the required curriculum. Career and technical education (CTE) instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards, industry-relevant technical knowledge, and college and career readiness skills for students to further their education and succeed in current and emerging professions.  

Through the 2023–2024 refresh of CTE programs of study, an advisory committee recommended new courses needed in Texas to support student preparation for high-wage, in-demand, high-skill occupations. At the June 2024 SBOE meeting, the SBOE authorized 7mÊÓƵ to work with Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC), Texas State Technical College (TSTC), and Collin College to facilitate the development of a set of recommended new courses and revision of a set of state-approved innovative courses. This page provides information regarding the review and revision of CTE TEKS completed through this process.  

CTE TEKS Review: Chapter 127, Subchapters B and N

Final Recommendations November 2025

Final recommendations for new CTE TEKS in an occupational safety and compliance lab that may be paired with occupation-specific CTE courses and a set of fire science courses in the Law and Public Service Career Cluster were scheduled to be considered for first reading and filing authorization at the November 2025 SBOE meeting. The final recommendations addressed SBOE feedback.

• Subchapter B, Occupational Safety and Compliance Lab Final Recommendations (PDF, 174KB)
• Subchapter N, Fire Science Final Recommendations (PDF, 309KB)

Draft Recommendations September 2025

Subject matter experts convened by TSTC met September–December 2024 and subject matter experts convened by Collin College met February–August 2025 to develop and finalize recommendations for new TEKS in occupational safety and compliance and a set of fire science courses.

• Occupational Safety and Compliance Draft Recommendations (PDF, 150KB)
• Fire Science Draft Recommendations (PDF, 291KB)

CTE TEKS Review: Chapter 127, Subchapters F, J, and O

CTE TEKS Adopted 2025

At the November 2025 meeting, the SBOE adopted new CTE TEKS for the Business, Marketing, and Finance; Health Science; and Manufacturing Career Clusters. The new CTE TEKS may be implemented in classrooms beginning with the 2026–2027 school year and will be available in .

Final Recommendations June 2025

Subject matter experts convened by ESC 4 and TSTC met February–March 2025 to address feedback and finalize recommendations for new CTE TEKS. The SBOE was scheduled to consider proposed new CTE TEKS for first reading and filing authorization at its June 2025 meeting.

To view work group final recommendations, click on the item to download the PDF.

• Subchapter F, Business, Marketing, and Finance Final Recommendations (PDF, 115KB)
• Subchapter J, Health Science Final Recommendations (PDF, 143KB)
• Subchapter O, Manufacturing Final Recommendations (PDF, 182KB)

Draft Recommendations January 2025 

Subject matter experts convened by ESC 4 and TSTC convened September–December 2024 to develop recommendations for new TEKS in six CTE career clusters. The draft recommendations are posted for public review and feedback. Comments on drafts will help inform future work groups.  

When providing specific comments and recommendations, please identify the work group in the subject line of the email. For example, in the subject line, please indicate "Health Science CTE TEKS Review Feedback." Please submit comments to 7mÊÓƵ at teks@tea.texas.gov. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;

To view work group draft recommendations, click on the career cluster item to download the PDF.  

• Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications Draft Recommendations (PDF, 1169KB)
• Business, Marketing, and Finance Draft Recommendations (PDF, 975KB)
• Health Science Draft Recommendations (PDF, 1920KB)
• Law and Public Service Draft Recommendations (PDF, 953KB)
• Manufacturing Draft Recommendations (PDF, 1745KB)
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Draft Recommendations (PDF, 123 KB)