Publishers | IMRA
Overview
The IMRA process determines the instructional materials eligible for approval by the State Board of Education (SBOE). The process starts when the SBOE calls for new instructional materials and is completed with the selection and implementation of new materials by local school systems.
The IMRA process was enacted under House Bill (HB) 1605 and brings new components to a single, State Board of Education (SBOE)-governed review of instructional materials. IMRA outlines how instructional materials will be reviewed, with the SBOE having final authority on the process, criteria used, and approvals.
Instructional materials submitted in the IMRA process are reviewed for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) alignment, factual errors, suitability, quality, physical/electronic specifications, and parent-portal compliance.
The IMRA Process document outlines the multi-step IMRA process, detailing the roles and responsibilities of the SBOE, TEA, education service centers (ESCs), stakeholders, reviewers, and publishers throughout the review cycle.
Table of Contents
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IMRA Cycle 2026
Publisher Office Hours
TEA hosts weekly office hours every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. CT for publishers interested in participating in IMRA Cycle 2026. During office hours, TEA staff provide training, share information, and answer publishers’ questions. Publishers are encouraged to attend office hours via Zoom.
Publisher Handbook
The IMRA Publisher Handbook is available now on TEA.gov and provides the information necessary for publishers involved in the IMRA process to fulfill requirements and complete action items. The IMRA process and the accompanying handbook are structured into clearly defined phases, each designed to guide publishers through specific procedural requirements and decision points.
View the IMRA Publisher Handbook for IMRA Cycle 2026.
Request for Instructional Materials (RFIM)
The IMRA Cycle 2026 RFIM was posted on September 24, 2025, and TEA accepted initial interest responses until October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Selected publishers will be notified on February 2, 2026, following the January SBOE meeting.
View the IMRA Cycle 2026 RFIM.
Rubrics
The following SBOE-approved quality rubrics will be used by IMRA reviewers during IMRA Cycle 2026:
- CTE 6–12 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- ELAR K–3 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- ELAR 4–8 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- Fine Arts K–12 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- Mathematics K–12 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- SLAR K–3 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- SLAR 4–6 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- Supplemental Mathematics K–12 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
- Supplemental RLA K–5 IMRA Quality Rubric (PDF)
The following is the SBOE-approved suitability rubric that will be used by IMRA reviewers during IMRA Cycle 2026:
- IMRA Suitability Rubric (PDF)
IMRA Cycle 2025
Publisher Office Hours
TEA hosts office hours every other Thursday at 2:00 p.m. CT for publishers participating in IMRA Cycle 2025. During office hours, TEA staff provide training, share information, and answer publishers’ questions. Publishers are encouraged to attend office hours, which are hosted on Zoom.
Request for Instructional Materials (RFIM)
The IMRA Cycle 2025 RFIM was posted on December 18, 2024, and TEA accepted responses until 5:00 p.m. CT on Monday, January 13, 2025. Selected publishers were notified on February 4, 2025.
View the IMRA Cycle 2025 RFIM.
IMRA Multi-Year Plan
IMRA reviews are cumulative; each year, the IMRA reviews expand to include instructional materials from more courses. The SBOE has established a multi-year plan to complete the review of instructional materials for all grades and content areas* Visit IMRA Multi-Year Plan to learn more.
*Review timelines are subject to change by the SBOE and timely approval of relevant quality rubrics.
Publisher Interest Form
Submit a form to indicate interest in submitting instructional materials for future IMRA cycles.
Training Videos
View the following videos to learn more about publisher expectations, instructional material requirements, and other IMRA-related publisher topics:
Orientation Series:
- Instructional Materials in Texas
- Texas Standards and Instructional Materials Alignment
- Accessibility Requirements