June 2026 Committee on School Initiatives Item 8
Review of Adoption of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States
June 26, 2026
COMMITTEE ON SCHOOL INITIATIVES: ACTION
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION: ACTION
SUMMARY: This item provides the State Board of Education (SBOE) an opportunity to review the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) rule actions that would adopt the proposed amendments to 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States. The proposed amendments would update current rule language to implement provisions from House Bill (HB) 2 and HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and include proposed edits previously discussed by SBEC.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: The statutory authority for the SBOE to review rules that the SBEC proposes to adopt is Texas Education Code (TEC), §21.042. The statutory authority for 19 TAC §230.36 and §230.37 is TEC, §§21.003(a); 21.031; 21.041; 21.0412, as added by HB 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025; 21.051; 21.064; and 22.0831(c) and (f); for §230.53 and §230.55 is TEC, §21.041; and for §230.111 and §230.113 is TEC, §§21.040(4); 21.041; 21.048; 21.052(a)-(e); and 21.0521, as added by HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025.
TEC, §21.042, requires the SBEC to submit a written copy of each rule it proposes to adopt to the SBOE for review. The SBOE may reject a proposed rule by a vote of at least two-thirds of the members of the SBOE present and voting but may not modify a rule proposed by the SBEC.
TEC, §21.003(a), states that a person may not be employed as a teacher, teacher intern or teacher trainee, librarian, educational aide, administrator, educational diagnostician, or school counselor by a school district unless the person holds an appropriate certificate or permit issued as provided by TEC, Chapter 21, Subchapter B.
TEC, §21.031, authorizes the SBEC to regulate and oversee all aspects of the certification, continuing education, and standards of conduct of public school educators.
TEC, §21.040(4), requires the SBEC to develop and implement policies that clearly define the respective responsibilities of the board and the board’s staff.
TEC, §21.041, authorizes the SBEC to adopt rules as necessary for its own procedures and specifies the certification-related rules and fees under the SBEC’s authority.
TEC, §21.0412, as added by HB 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, defines the types and validity period of teaching certificates: standard, enhanced standard, intern with preservice, and intern.
TEC, §21.048, states the SBEC shall propose rules prescribing comprehensive examinations for each class of certificate issued by the board that includes not requiring more than 45 days elapsing between examination retakes and that starting January 1, 2021, all candidates teaching Prekindergarten-Grade 6 must demonstrate proficiency in the science of teaching reading on a certification examination.
TEC, §21.051, requires that candidates complete at least 15 hours of field-based experiences in which the candidate is actively engaged in instructional or educational activities under supervision involving a diverse student population at a public-school campus or an approved private school, allows 15 hours of experience as a long-term substitute to count as field-based experience, and gives the SBEC rulemaking authority related to field-based experiences.
TEC, §21.052(a)-(e), outline the requirements and conditions under which the SBEC may issue a certificate to an educator who applies for a certificate and holds comparable credentials in another state or country.
TEC, §21.0521, as added by HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, requires the SBEC to establish a temporary certificate for immediate issuance to eligible educators licensed outside the state.
TEC, §21.064, states that the board shall recognize a master teacher certificate until expiration and that the master teacher certificate is not eligible for the teacher incentive allotment.
TEC, §22.0831(c) and (f), requires the SBEC to review the national criminal history record information of a person who has not previously submitted fingerprints to the department or been subject to a national criminal history record information review.
The full text of statutory citations can be found in the links above.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND JUSTIFICATION: The SBEC rules in 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, define the types, classes, and issuance requirements for certificates. The SBEC rules in 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, define the three levels of certification and provide general guidance and requirements for certificate issuance. The SBEC rules in 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States, define certification requirements for out-of-state individuals.
HB 2, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, is a comprehensive school finance bill that supports students and infuses more dollars and resources into Texas public schools, providing critical support in key areas, including educator preparation.
HB 1178, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, requires the SBEC to establish and immediately issue a temporary certificate for educators certified by other states who apply for a Texas certificate issued under provision of TEC, §21.052.
The following proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Subchapters D, E, and H, are intended to support the implementation of applicable statutory requirements and align, where appropriate, with proposed revisions to 19 TAC Chapter 227 and Chapter 228, presented as separate items in this agenda. Technical edits are also proposed to conform to Texas Register style requirements.
Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued
§230.36. Intern Certificate.
The proposed amendment to §230.36(c)(3) would update information related to the term of an intern certificate to specify that, for assignments beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, intern certificates will be issued with two-year validity periods to eligible teacher candidates in alternative certification programs, including late hire candidates, and candidates pursuing certification in non-teacher classes.
The proposed amendment to §230.36(c)(4)(A) and (B) would strike current language that limits the timeframe for issuance of intern and probationary certificates to increase flexibility within the three-year maximum that candidates can serve in assignments on a credential that is not a standard certificate.
The proposed amendment to §230.36(e) would strike the reference to “master teacher” as it is no longer a class of certificate issued by the SBEC and is not eligible for intern certificate issuance.
The proposed amendment to §230.36(e)(2)(B) would update the Chapter 228 rule reference to the rule related to locations for required clinical experiences for candidates in educator preparation programs (EPPs).
The proposed change to §230.36(f) would strike original language specific to intensive preservice and create proposed new §230.36(f) to add language for the new intern with preservice certificate specified in HB 2. Proposed new subsection (f) would align with additional information about the new preservice certification route, created by HB 2, outlined in the proposed changes to 19 TAC Chapter 228.
§230.37. Probationary Certificate.
The proposed amendment to §230.37(c)(4)(A) and (B) would strike current language that limits the timeframe for issuance of intern and probationary certificates to increase flexibility within the three-year maximum that candidates can serve in assignments on a credential that is not a standard certificate.
The proposed amendment to §230.37(e) would strike the reference to “master teacher” as it is no longer a class of certificate issued by the SBEC and is not eligible for probationary certificate issuance.
The proposed amendment to §230.37(e)(2)(B) would update the Chapter 228 rule reference to the rule related to locations for required clinical experiences for candidates in EPPs.
The proposed amendment to §230.37(f) would strike in its entirety the text related to a probationary certificate for intensive preservice, which would eliminate the previously approved intensive preservice option.
Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate
§230.53. Procedures in General.
Proposed new §230.53(f) would add language to allow issuance of the Educational Aide I certificate to high school students who may be younger than 18 years of age and meet all requirements for issuance of an industry-based certification. TEA staff worked closely with agency colleagues responsible for the College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) initiatives on the proposed changes specific to the educational aide certificate, which would be limited to Subchapter E to avoid confusion in the field and ensure that changes are codified in the rule chapter specific to the certificate being discussed.
Proposed new §230.53(g) and (h) would accommodate updates made to former subsections (f) and (g) based on the addition of proposed new subsection (f). No additional changes are proposed for this section of the rules.
The proposed amendment to §230.55(3) would strike the reference to “18 years of age or older” to reflect that high school students younger than 18, who meet all requirements to qualify for an industry-based certification, would be eligible for recommendation by a district for issuance of an Educational Aide I certificate. These students would be subject to the completion of fingerprinting and criminal history background check processes prior to being eligible for SBEC certificate issuance.
Proposed new §230.55(4) would strike current language in its entirety and replace with language that mirrors CCMR requirements for all other industry based-certifications since the CCMR indicator to grant a district credit toward its accountability ratings is the high school student being a program of study completer plus the aligned and earned industry-based certifications (IBC), specifically the Educational Aide I certificate issued by the SBEC. The proposed new language would update the list of applicable courses to maintain clarity in the field and to ensure that districts and students have the guidance needed to positively contribute to and benefit from the IBC certification process.
Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States
§230.111. General Provisions.
The proposed amendment to §230.111(a) would add the words “a valid” to align with language specified in HB 1178 that requires educators certified outside of Texas to have a valid, current license issued by another state department of education at the time that they apply to TEA for a review of their out-of-state credentials.
The proposed amendment to §230.111(c) would add “an expired certificate” to the list of credentials that cannot be accepted from educators certified outside of Texas and reinforce language specified in HB 1178 to ensure that all individuals transferring to Texas hold a valid, current certificate at the time of their application submission to TEA for a review of their out-of-state credentials.
The proposed amendment to strike §230.111(d) would align with language specified in HB 1178 that requires educators certified outside of Texas to present a valid, current certificate as part of their application submission to TEA for a review of out-of-state credentials.
Proposed new §230.111(d) and (e) would reorganize former subsections (e) and (f) based on the proposed deletion of current subsection (d). No additional changes are proposed for this section of the rules.
§230.113. Requirements for Texas Certificates Based on Certification from Other States or Territories of the United States.
The proposed amendment to §230.113(b) would add language to specify that the one-year certificate can be issued immediately following the successful completion of the out-of-state credentials review and the fingerprinting and background check processes.
FISCAL IMPACT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. Jessica McLoughlin, associate commissioner for educator preparation, certification, and enforcement, has determined that for the first five years enforcing or administering the rules does not have foreseeable implications relating to cost or revenues of the state or local government. There are no additional costs to entities required to comply with the proposal.
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT IMPACT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. The proposal has no effect on local economy; therefore, no local employment impact statement is required under Texas Government Code (TGC), §2001.022.
SMALL BUSINESS, MICROBUSINESS, AND RURAL COMMUNITY IMPACT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. The proposal has no direct adverse economic impact for small businesses, microbusinesses, or rural communities; therefore, no regulatory flexibility analysis, specified in TGC, §2006.002, is required.
COST INCREASE TO REGULATED PERSONS: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. While the proposal imposes a cost on regulated persons, it is not subject to TGC, §2001.0045, because the proposal is necessary to implement legislation. The proposal does not impose a cost on another state agency, a special district, or a local government.
TAKINGS IMPACT ASSESSMENT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. The proposal does not impose a burden on private real estate property and, therefore, does not constitute a taking under TGC, §2007.043.
GOVERNMENT GROWTH IMPACT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. TEA staff prepared a Government Growth Impact Statement assessment for this proposed rulemaking. During the first five years the proposed rulemaking would be in effect, it would create a new regulation by requiring individuals certified in other states to renew any certificates that may have lapsed, prior to being eligible to begin the transfer of certification from another state to Texas and, thereby, restricting the ability for a timely review of out-of-state credentials.
The proposed rulemaking would not create or eliminate a government program; would not require the creation of new employee positions or elimination of existing employee positions; would not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency; would not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency; would not expand, limit, or repeal an existing regulation; would not increase or decrease the number of individuals subject to its applicability; and would not positively or adversely affect the state’s economy.
PUBLIC BENEFIT AND COST TO PERSONS: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. Jessica McLoughlin, associate commissioner for educator preparation, certification, and enforcement, has determined that for the first five years the proposal is in effect, the public benefit anticipated would be aligning the rules with statute and reflecting current procedures. There is an anticipated economic cost to persons who are required to comply with the proposal if their license to teach in other states is not current at the time of initiating the out-of-state credentials review process in Texas. HB 1178 requires the SBEC to ensure that certified educators in other states interested in transferring to Texas must hold a valid, unexpired, non-temporary certificate or similar credential in another state that qualifies the person to be employed as an educator in that state. Because certificate renewal costs vary from state to state, ranging anywhere from $22 to $200, TEA staff used $50 as the base cost for certificate renewal. TEA staff reviewed 1,095 applications submitted in the fourth quarter of Fiscal year (FY) 2024 and the first quarter of FY 2025. Of those 1,095 applications, 959 out-of-state certificates submitted were currently active, representing 88% of the total number reviewed, and 136 were currently expired, representing 12% of the total number reviewed. TEA staff monitored applications the rest of the fiscal year and, as a result, TEA staff estimates a cost of $3,400 per year for FYs 2026-2030. The estimate reflects a $50 certificate renewal cost for 68 certificates that may need to be renewed each FY.
DATA AND REPORTING IMPACT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. The proposal would have no new data and reporting impact.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. The proposal does not require an environmental impact analysis because the proposal does not include major environmental rules under TGC, §2001.0225.
PRINCIPAL AND CLASSROOM TEACHER PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS: No changes have been made to this section since published as proposed. The TEA staff has determined the proposal would not require a written report or other paperwork to be completed by a principal or classroom teacher.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: In accordance with the SBEC rulemaking process, a summary of comments received by the SBEC on its proposed rules is shared with the SBOE under separate cover prior to this SBOE meeting.
MOTION TO BE CONSIDERED: That the State Board of Education:
Take no action on the proposed amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States.
Staff Member Responsible:
Marilyn Cook, Senior Director, Educator Certification
Attachment:
Text of Proposed Amendments to 19 TAC Chapter 230, Professional Educator Preparation and Certification, Subchapter D, Types and Classes of Certificates Issued, Subchapter E, Educational Aide Certificate, and Subchapter H, Texas Educator Certificates Based on Certification and College Credentials from Other States or Territories of the United States