Career and Technical Education
This site provides you with information on curriculum, programs, rules, and other information for Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions. and receive updates.
Information
CTE Updates
Updated Resources
- In accordance with House Bill 2 (HB 2) – Article 6, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, Department of Defense (DoD) authorized JROTC and NDCC programs will be recognized as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. For more information, see the February 26, 2026 TAA.
- House Bill 20, passed by the 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, establishes the Applied Sciences Pathway Program in Texas Education Code, §29.914. Review this webpage for additional information. (updated January 14, 2026)
- CTE Course Catalog (updated December 4, 2025)
- CTE Course change log (Updated December 4, 2025)
Programs of Study Change Crosswalk (Updated September 2025)
Newsletters
- (news blast: TEKS revision public comment period)
- (news blast: Summer Grant)
- (news blast: Updated Program of Study Frameworks)
- TAA- Industry-Based Certification List for Public School Accountability
- (News blast: Navigating Perkins V Webinar)
Career and Technical Education
College, Career, and Military Preparation Division
1701 North Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78701-1401
(512) 936-6060
CTE@tea.texas.gov
For Education Service Center Regional Support, please contact the appropriate ESC CTE Specialist included in the listing below:
ESC CTE Contacts (updated 12/09/2025)
