State Board of Education (SBOE) rules are part of a larger body of state agency rules known as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). The Office of the Secretary of State collects and publishes these rules. SBOE rules are codified under Title 19, Part II, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part II is the 7mÊÓƵ. The SBOE may adopt new rules or amendments to or repeals of existing rules.
Texas Administrative Code - Currently in Effect
SBOE Rules
The following links provide information on proposed SBOE rules, adopted SBOE rules that have not yet taken effect, and the procedures for individuals to petition for SBOE rule changes.
Proposed Rules
Adopted Rules - Not Yet Effective
Procedures to Petition for Adoption of State Board of Education Rule Changes
SBOE Rule Review Plan
Texas Government Code, ¡ì2001.039, establishes a four-year rule review cycle for all state agency rules, including SBOE rules. The rule review is designed to ensure that "the reason for adopting or readopting the rule continues to exist."
Use the following links to view SBOE rules currently under review or the rule review plan by either the chapter number or the date the review begins:
SBOE Rule Review
2025-2029 Rule Review Plan Listed by Chapter
2025-2029 Rule Review Plan Listed by Begin Review Date
