November 19, 2025 Committee of the Full Board Item 3

Texas Education Agency Administrative and Program Budget by Major Component for the 2026-2027 Biennium

November 19, 2025

COMMITTEE OF THE FULL BOARD: DISCUSSION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: NO ACTION

SUMMARY: Texas Education Agency (TEA) staff will provide an overview of the agency’s Administrative and Program budget by major component for both the fiscal years and the biennium totals for 2026-2027.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Texas Education Code (TEC), §7.055(b)(6) and (c).

(TEC), §7.055(b)(6), requires the commissioner to adopt an annual budget for operating the Foundation School Program as prescribed by Subsection (c).

(TEC), §7.055(c), requires the commissioner to adopt a budget under Subsection (b) for operating the Foundation School Program must be in accordance with legislative appropriations and provide funds for the administration and operation of the agency and any other necessary expense.  Before adopting the budget, the commissioner must submit the budget to the board for review and, after receiving any comments of the board, present the operating budget to the governor and the Legislative Budget Board. 

The full text of statutory citations can be found in the link above.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: This item presents the TEA's administrative and program budget by major component for both the fiscal years and the biennium totals for 2024-2025 and the agency's appropriation for the 2026-2027 biennium.

Staff Member Responsible:
Carla Steffen, Deputy Commissioner of Finance