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PROPOSED RULES WITH OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 1, General Provisions; Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law; and Division 4, Special Education Funding
Summary: The proposed revisions would clarify and align requirements related to instructional arrangements, eligibility and placement, general program operations, and the distribution and allowable use of state special education funds and would update approval, oversight, reporting, and funding requirements for residential and day placement programs to align with House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas aclararían y armonizarían los requisitos relativos a los regímenes de enseñanza, la elegibilidad y la colocación, las operaciones generales de programas, así como la distribución y el uso permitido de fondos estatales para educación especial. También actualizarían los requisitos de aprobación, supervisión, notificación y financiación respecto a programas residenciales y de colocación diurna con el fin de lograr una armonización con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 15, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026- June 15, 2026
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed revisions at 9:30 a.m. on June 4 and 5, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at . Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to 7mÊÓƵ staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 23, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, §89.1053, Procedures for Use of Restraint and Time-Out
Summary: The proposed amendment would revise, expand, and align existing definitions; clarify procedural requirements; and establish a crisis prevention and intervention training requirement for school systems consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 133, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and House Bill 2 and SB 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta reformaría, ampliaría y armonizaría las definiciones existentes; aclararía los requisitos de procedimiento; y crearía un requisito de capacitación en prevención e intervención de situaciones de crisis para sistemas escolares, de conformidad con el Proyecto 133 de Ley del Senado (SB 133) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023], con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y con el Proyecto 568 de Ley del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 8, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 8, 2026- June 8, 2026 
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed amendment at 9:30 a.m. on May 28 and May 29, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at . Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to 7mÊÓƵ staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: September 6, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 151, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Passing Standards for Educator Certification Examinations, §151.1001, Passing Standards
Summary: The proposed amendment would specify the satisfactory scores for the educator certification examinations for Bilingual Education Spanish Supplemental.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta especificaría las puntuaciones satisfactorias para los exámenes de certificación como educador respecto a la certificación complementaria de educación bilingüe en español.
Publication in the Texas Register: May 22, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 22, 2026-June 22, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: September 14, 2026

Proposed Revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 153, School District Personnel, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Registry of Persons Not Eligible for Employment in Public Schools
Summary: The proposed revisions would amend §153.1201, Definitions, and add new §153.1253, Temporary Inclusion in Registry, to provide clarification to existing statutory provisions and implement the requirements of Senate Bill 571, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las reformas propuestas modificarían la sección [§] 153.1201 y agregarían una nueva sección [§] 153.1253 con el fin de ofrecer aclaraciones a las disposiciones reglamentarias existentes e implementar los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 571 del Senado (SB 571) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: May 15, 2026
Public Comment Period: May 15, 2026- June 15, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 7, 2026

PROPOSED RULES WITH CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Proposed Repeal of 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning School Facilities, §61.1031, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed repeal would relocate the requirements to proposed new 19 TAC §103.1215. The proposed new rule would include updates to implement House Bill (HB) 3 and Senate Bill 838, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 33 and HB 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and clarify requirements for school safety.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta reubicaría los requisitos existentes a la nueva sección propuesta 103.1215 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas [19 TAC §103.1215]. La nueva norma propuesta incluiría actualizaciones para implementar tanto el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) y el Proyecto de Ley 838 del Senado (SB 838) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023] como el Proyecto de Ley 33 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 33) y el Proyecto de Ley 121 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 121) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] y aclararía los requisitos de seguridad escolar.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning High School Graduation, §74.1023, Financial Aid Application Requirement for High School Graduation
Summary: The proposed amendment would reflect statutory requirements and update the methods of proof to verify completion of a financial aid application.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta reflejaría los requisitos reglamentarios y actualizaría los métodos de comprobación para verificar la finalización de una solicitud de ayuda financiera.
Publication in the Texas Register: February 13, 2026
Public Comment Period: February 13, 2026-March 16, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: June 7, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 74, Curriculum Requirements, Subchapter EE, Computation of High School Grade Point Average, §74.3001, Computation of High School Grade Point Average
Summary: The proposed new rule would reflect the requirements of Senate Bill 1191, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and identify minimum requirements for school districts when computing a student's high school grade point average.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta reflejaría los requisitos del Proyecto de Ley 1191 del Senado (SB 1191) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] e identificaría los requisitos mínimos que deben satisfacer los distritos escolares al calcular el promedio general de escuela preparatoria de un estudiante.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 18, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 20, 2026-April 20, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: July 12, 2026

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 2, Clarification of Provisions in Federal Regulations and State Law, §89.1050, The Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee; §89.1055, Individualized Education Program; and §89.1096, Provision of Services for Students Placed by their Parents in Private Schools or Facilities
Summary: The proposed amendments would update statutory authority and clarify current program practices and requirements in accordance with House Bill 2, Senate Bill (SB) 568, and SB 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas actualizarían la autoridad reglamentaria y aclararían las prácticas y los requisitos actuales de los programas, de conformidad con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2), el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) y el Proyecto de Ley 2 del Senado (SB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: April 10, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 10, 2026-May 11, 2026
Public Hearing Information: Public hearings will be conducted to solicit testimony and input on the proposed amendments at 9:30 a.m. on April 23 and 24, 2026. The public may participate in either hearing virtually by linking to the hearing at . Anyone wishing to testify must be present at 9:30 a.m. and indicate to 7mÊÓƵ staff their intent to comment and are encouraged to also send written testimony to sped@tea.texas.gov. Each hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be directed to Derek Hollingsworth, Special Populations Policy and Compliance, Derek.Hollingsworth@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 2, 2026

Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 89, Adaptations for Special Populations, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Special Education Services, Division 7, Dispute Resolution, §89.1150, General Provisions; §89.1175, Representation in Special Education Due Process Hearings; §89.1195, Special Education Complaint Resolution; and §89.1197, State Individualized Education Program Facilitation
Summary: The proposed amendments would clarify program practices and requirements relating to dispute resolution in accordance with House Bill 2 and Senate Bill 568, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Resumen en Español: Las modificaciones propuestas aclararían las prácticas y los requisitos de programas relativos a la resolución de disputas, de conformidad con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) y con el Proyecto de Ley 568 del Senado (SB 568) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Figure: 19 TAC §89.1175(c). Authorization for Non-attorney Representative
Publication in the Texas Register: January 23, 2026
Public Comment Period: January 23, 2026-February 23, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 10, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 97, Planning and Accountability, Subchapter EE, Accreditation Status, Standards, and Sanctions, Division 1, Status, Standards, and Sanctions, §97.1066, Campus Repurposing and Closure
Summary: The proposed amendment would clarify the conditions under which a district may close a campus and update the provisions for assigning a new campus number to a repurposed campus.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta aclararía las condiciones bajo las cuales un distrito puede cerrar un campus y actualizaría las disposiciones para asignar un nuevo número de campus a un campus reacondicionado.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 3, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 3, 2026-May 4, 2026. 
Proposed Effective Date: July 26, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1209, Mandatory School Drills
Summary: The proposed amendment would implement Senate Bill 57, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, by establishing requirements to ensure school systems provide equal access to safety during emergency incidents, required drills, and district-approved exercises for students and district personnel with access and functional needs.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta implementaría el Proyecto de Ley 57 del Senado (SB 57) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] al fijar requisitos para garantizar que los sistemas escolares faciliten igualdad de acceso en materia de seguridad durante incidentes de emergencia, simulacros obligatorios y ejercicios con aprobación distrital respecto a estudiantes y personal distrital con necesidades funcionales y de acceso.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 10, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 10, 2026-May 11, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: July 26, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1215, School Safety Requirements
Summary: The proposed new section would relocate existing requirements from 19 TAC §61.1031. The new section would include updates to implement House Bill (HB) 3 and Senate Bill 838, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, and HB 33 and HB 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and clarify requirements for school safety to ensure a safe and secure environment in Texas public schools.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta reubicaría los requisitos existentes a la nueva sección propuesta 103.1215 del título 19 del Código Administrativo de Texas [19 TAC §103.1215]. La nueva norma propuesta incluiría actualizaciones para implementar tanto el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) y el Proyecto de Ley 838 del Senado (SB 838) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023] como el Proyecto de Ley 33 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 33) y el Proyecto de Ley 121 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 121) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] y aclararía los requisitos de seguridad escolar.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1217, Safety During Extracurricular Activities
Summary: The proposed new section would establish safety protocols for extracurricular activities to implement Texas Education Code, §37.108(f)(8), as amended by House Bill 121, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 17, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 17, 2026-May 18, 2026. 
Public Hearing Information: A public hearing to solicit testimony and input on the proposed new rule will be held on May 5, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Room 2.029, Barbara Jordan Building, 1601 North Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701. Anyone wishing to testify must sign in by 9:00 a.m. and are encouraged to also send written testimony to shane.sexton@tea.texas.gov. Testimony will be limited to two minutes per person, and the hearing will conclude once all who have signed in have been given the opportunity to comment. Questions about the hearing should be sent to Shane Sexton, Office of School Safety and Security, shane.sexton@tea.texas.gov.
Proposed Effective Date: August 9, 2026

Proposed New 19 TAC Chapter 103, Health and Safety, Subchapter CC, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Safe Schools, §103.1219, Assignment of a Conservator for Noncompliance with School Safety and Security Requirements
Summary: The proposed new rule would ensure school system compliance with safety requirements, as required by Texas Education Code, §37.1085, as added by House Bill 3, 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023.
Resumen en Español: La nueva norma propuesta garantizaría el cumplimiento normativo del sistema escolar respecto a los requisitos de seguridad, según lo exige la sección [§] 37.10.85 del Código de Educación de Texas que agregó el Proyecto de Ley 3 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 3) [88.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2023].
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Proposed Repeal of and New 19 TAC Chapter 105, Foundation School Program, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Charter School Funding, §105.1011, Additional State Aid for Open-Enrollment Charter School Facilities
Summary: The proposed repeal and new rule would implement changes made by House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, by defining eligibility criteria and implementing an annual certification provision to receive funding.
Resumen en Español: La derogación propuesta y la nueva norma implementarían los cambios introducidos por el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025] al definir los criterios de elegibilidad y  aplicar una disposición de certificación anual para recibir financiación.
Publication in the Texas Register: April 24, 2026
Public Comment Period: April 24, 2026-May 26, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: August 23, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accountability, §109.1001, Financial Accountability Ratings
Summary: The proposed amendment would update financial accountability rating information and rating worksheets for school districts and open-enrollment charter schools.
Figure: School FIRST Worksheet based on Fiscal Year End Data
Figure: School FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+
Figure: Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 [June 2024] for Rating Years 2025-2026+
Figure: Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+
Figure: IHE Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2025-2026+
Figure: IHE Charter FIRST - Rating Worksheet Dated July 2026 for Rating Years 2026-2027+
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta actualizaría la información sobre valoración de rendición de cuentas financiera y las planillas de valoración para distritos escolares y escuelas autónomas de inscripción abierta.
Publication in the Texas Register: March 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: March 27, 2026-April 27, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: July 19, 2026

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 109, Budgeting, Accounting, and Auditing, Subchapter EE, Commissioner's Rules Concerning Financial Accounting Guidelines, §109.5001, Financial Accountability System Resource Guide
Summary: The proposed amendment would adopt by reference the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide, Version 20, which includes annual updates and removes information related to the compensatory education allotment to align with House Bill 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025. The FASRG is posted on the 7mÊÓƵ website at /finance-and-grants/financial-accountability/financial-accountability-system-resource-guide.
Resumen en Español: La modificación propuesta adoptaría por referencia la Guía de recursos del sistema de rendición de cuentas financiera (versión 20), que incluiría actualizaciones anuales y eliminaría información relativa a la asignación para educación compensatoria con la finalidad de armonizarse con el Proyecto de Ley 2 de la Cámara de Representantes (HB 2) [89.° Legislatura de Texas, sesión ordinaria, 2025].
Publication in the Texas Register: February 27, 2026
Public Comment Period: February 27, 2026-March 30, 2026
Proposed Effective Date: May 31, 2026