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Social Studies TEKS Review 2025

The State Board of Education (SBOE) periodically reviews and revises the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), which are the state K–12 curriculum standards.

A full revision of the TEKS consists of reviewing and modifying the existing standards or developing new standards for a particular subject area or CTE career cluster. A full revision is conducted to ensure that the standards are rigorous, reflect current topics and up-to-date research, and address the essential knowledge and skills at the appropriate grade levels.

The TEKS may undergo significant or minimal changes during a full revision, depending on the needs of the subject area and the condition of the existing standards. The SBOE typically calls for instructional materials aligned to the revised TEKS after a full revision of the standards. 

The SBOE is currently reviewing and revising the social studies TEKS for all grades. The latest information regarding the 2025 Social Studies TEKS Review and Revision process is available on this web page.

TEKS Review and Revision Resources

  • TEKS Review and Revision and IMRA Review Timeline (PDF, 158KB) (Updated November 2024)
    This document shows the SBOE-approved 10-year plan for TEKS revisions and IMRA rubric development and reviews through 2030–2031.
  • TEKS Review Process with Administrative Procedures (PDF, 230KB) (Updated June 2023)
    This document outlines the steps in the SBOE-approved TEKS review process along with internal administrative procedures that are followed to implement each step.
  • Work Group Build Process (PDF, 131KB) (Approved April 2023)
    This document outlines the SBOE-approved process for selecting and building TEKS review work groups.

SBOE Adopted Framework for Social Studies K–12

Content Advisors

Under the current 2025 Cycle, the SBOE is reviewing and revising the social studies TEKS for all grades. Content advisors are appointed by SBOE members for their academic and professional expertise to provide important feedback during the review and revision process.

Content Advisor Review and Feedback

The SBOE approved TEKS Review and Revision process requires content advisor feedback to be posted online and made available to the public. Content advisors review drafts, feedback, and education service center (ESC) feedback and make recommendations to the SBOE regarding additional work to be completed. Review and feedback submitted by content advisors is available below.

Consensus Document Response to Public Comment - as Approved by Content Advisors (June 2026) 

Content Advisors Consensus Document Response to Public Comment for SBOE consideration in the second reading and final adoption of the Texas K-12 Social Studies TEKS (PDF, 1.03MB). 

The Content Advisor Consensus Document Response to Public Comment, includes recommendations for the following combined grade levels and courses in this order: 

  • Kindergarten
  • First Grade
  • Second Grade
  • Third Grade
  • Fourth Grade
  • Fifth Grade
  • Sixth Grade
  • Seventh Grade
  • High School U.S. History
  • High School World History
  • High School Economics 

In addition, the Content Advisors recommend SBOE consideration for staggered implementation of the adopted Social Studies TEKS standards to better support the student experience and teacher training. 

Individual recommendations from each Content Advisor are available below and labeled by name. 

Consensus Content Advisor Feedback—Work Group B

Individual Content Advisor Feedback—Work Group B

Consensus Content Advisor Feedback—Work Group A

Individual Content Advisor Feedback—Work Group A


Below is a list of the SBOE appointed content advisors for the 2025 Cycle to review and revise social studies TEKS. To learn more about each SBOE content advisor, select their name and access their individual profile page.

J Adams

Jordan Adams
Independent Education Consultant
 

David Barton

David Barton
WallBuilders, Founder and President
 

Y Chavez Leyva

Dr. Yolanda Chavez Leyva
University of Texas, El Paso,
Professor of History
 

 
D Frazier

Dr. Donald Frazier
The Texas Center at Schreiner University,
Director
1836 Committee, Chairman
 

Andrea Hutchison

Dr. Andrea Hutchison
Prosper ISD
Secondary Social Studies
Curriculum Coordinator
 

R Coons

Dr. Robert Koons
University of Texas at Austin
Professor of Philosophy
Author
 

 
D Randall

Dr. David Randall
National Association of Scholars,
Director of Research
Civics Alliance, Executive Director
 

K Rogers

Dr. Kate Rogers
Consultant
 

D Simon

Dr. Douglas Simon
Tarleton State University, 
Commandant of Cadets
College of Leadership and Military Studies,
Dean of Texan Corps of Cadets

Work Groups

The SBOE approves a variety of positions, such as classroom teachers, campus and district-level administrators/specialists, education service center subject-area personnel, and representatives from higher education, and community members, including parents and employers, to serve on TEKS review work groups. The Work Group Build Process outlines the SBOE approved process for selecting and building TEKS review work groups.

Work Group B

Work Group A

Public Feedback for Work Group A Draft

TEA is responsible for collecting public feedback and comments on the Social Studies TEKS Review Work Group A Draft. To submit public feedback, email comments to teks@tea.texas.gov and indicate "Social Studies TEKS Review Work Group Draft A Feedback" in the subject line. The deadline to submit public feedback is Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Public feedback for Work Group A Draft is now closed. 

Social Studies TEKS Work Groups Review Application

The SBOE is now accepting applications for social studies TEKS review work groups. Applicants do not need to be educators to apply. Please enter information in the application that best reflects your experience. 

Social Studies Work Group Application   

Applications are submitted to SBOE members for review throughout the review and revision process. TEA will notify approved applicants of their selection at each stage in the review and revision process.

Questions related to the application for the social studies TEKS review and revision process can be directed to teks@tea.texas.gov.

Social Studies TEKS K–12, June 2026 

The SBOE held a public hearing and discussed the proposed new TEKS for social studies at a special called meeting in February 2026. In March 2026, TEA convened additional work groups to address the feedback from the SBOE and ESC focus groups to finalize their recommendations. At the April 2026 meeting, the SBOE held a public hearing on the proposed new TEKS. At the meeting, the SBOE removed §113.26, Personal Financial Literacy (One-Half Credit), Adopted 2026, from the proposal and directed staff to post both the proposed new course as presented in the April agenda and an alternative version presented during the meeting on the TEA website for informal public feedback. At that time, the SBOE also approved the remaining proposed new rules in 19 TAC Chapter 113, Subchapters A–D, for first reading and filing authorization. 

Proposed Social Studies TEKS amendments for kindergarten through grade 12 have been submitted by State Board of Education (SBOE) members and listed in alphabetical order below. The amendments may be considered during the SBOE meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, through Friday, 26, 2026, on second reading and final adoption. 

Committee of the Full Board (COFB) - Social Studies TEKS Amendments (June 2026)

Committee of the Full Board (COFB) - Social Studies TEKS Amendments (June 2026)

1. Member Evelyn Brooks 

2. Member Tiffany Clark 

3. Member LJ Francis 

4. Member Brandon Hall

5. Member Will Hickman

6. Member Pam Little 

7. Member Tom Maynard 

8. Member Marisa B. Perez-Diaz 

9. Member Gustavo Reveles 

10. Member Audrey Young 

Committee of the Full Board (COFB) Social Studies TEKS Amendments - Filed Post Deadline (June 2026)

1. Member Julie Pickren

2. Member Staci Childs

Social Studies TEKS To Be Considered by the SBOE, June 26, 2026

The SBOE has convened this week to consider proposed revisions to the social studies TEKS for kindergarten through grade 12. The Committee of the Full Board (COFB) has approved select grade bands and courses, as amended, and the SBOE will consider these proposed standards for second reading and final adoption on Friday.

COFB approved documents will be posted here on a rolling basis throughout the day and will continue to be updated in advance of the SBOE’s Friday meeting. Stakeholders are encouraged to check back frequently for the most current information.

SBOE Social Studies TEKS Amendments for Friday, June 26, 2026

1. Member Staci Childs

2. Member Tiffany Clark

3. Member LJ Francis

4. Chair Aaron Kinsey

5. Member Pam Little

6. Member Tom Maynard

7. Member Gustavo Reveles

8. Member Audrey Young

9. Staff

Committee of the Full Board (COFB) Literary Works List (K–12) Proposed Amendments 

The 88th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2023, passed HB 1605 relating to instructional material and technology. HB 1605 added TEC, §28.002(c-4), which requires the SBOE, in adopting essential knowledge and skills for English language arts, to specify a list of required vocabulary and at least one literary work to be taught in each grade level.  

A discussion item at the November 2025 meeting provided an opportunity for the Committee of the Full Board to discuss recommendations from the commissioner of education for literary works to be taught in each grade level as required by HB 1605. At the January 2026 meeting, the SBOE postponed first reading and filing authorization of proposed new 19 TAC §§110.10, 110.30, 110.70, 128.10, 128.30, and 128.70 until the April 2026 meeting. The SBOE approved proposed new 19 TAC §§110.10, 110.30, 110.70, 128.10, 128.30, and 128.70 for first reading and filing authorization at the April 2026 meeting. 

The proposed new sections would adopt literary works lists required to be taught in English and Spanish language arts and reading in Kindergarten-Grade 12. The attachments to this item reflect the text of proposed new 19 TAC §§110.10, 110.30, 110.70, 128.10, 128.30, and 128.70 for consideration by the SBOE for second reading and final adoption. 

Proposed Literary Works List amendments for Kindergarten through Grade 12 have been submitted by State Board of Education (SBOE) members and listed in alphabetical order below. The amendments may be considered during the SBOE meeting, scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, through Friday, 26, 2026, on Second Reading and Final Adoption. 

1.  Member Keven Ellis 

2. Member Pam Little 

3. Member Tom Maynard 

State Board of Education (SBOE) Literary List Amendments - Filed Post Deadline

3. Member Will Hickman 

Literary Works List To Be Considered by the SBOE, June 26, 2026

The SBOE has convened this week to consider proposed new literary works list for kindergarten through grade 12. The Committee of the Full Board (COFB) has approved, as amended, and the SBOE will consider these proposed literary works list for second reading and final adoption on Friday.

COFB approved documents will be posted here on a rolling basis throughout the day and will continue to be updated in advance of the SBOE’s Friday meeting. Stakeholders are encouraged to check back frequently for the most current information.

SBOE Literary Works List Amendments for Friday, June 26, 2026

1. Member Staci Childs

2. Member LJ Francis

3. Chair Aaron Kinsey

4. Member Tom Maynard

5. Member Julie Pickren and Member LJ Francis


Additional information related to the Social Studies TEKS 2025 Cycle will be posted here as it becomes available.

Historical TEKS Review and Revision Process information can be found by visiting the TEA website: TEKS Review and Revision | Texas Education Agency. 

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