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Education Law & Rules

Administrative Rules (TAC)
Rules governing education adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner of Education are part of a larger body of state agency rules that are collected and published by the Office of the Secretary of State as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). SBOE and commissioner rules are codified under Title 19, Part II, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part II is the Texas Education Agency.

Charter Schools
A large volume of information about every aspect of Charter Schools.

Commissioner's Hearing Decisions
A look-up and search for Commissioner hearing decisions.

Driver Training Law and Rules
In 2003, the driver training law in Texas was codified as Title 5, Texas Education Code, Chapter 1001. The Commissioner’s Rules are currently being revised with an expected implementation date early in 2005. These laws and rules identify the requirements for obtaining and holding a driver training license in Texas as well as the actions required of licensees; that is, course providers, schools, and instructors.

Ed-Flex Waivers

Legal Services Division
Information and links to special education due process student discipline matters, teacher termination and non-renewal, appeals, civil action 5281, hearing decisions, and legal FAQ.

Legislative Briefing Book
Summary of Legislative bills pertaining to the Texas Education Code.

Local Hearing Decisions
A look-up and search for local hearing decisions.

State-Granted Waivers
The 80th Texas Legislature continued and expanded the authority of the Commissioner of Education for waivers of state law or State Board of Education rules submitted by school campuses or districts.

Texas Education Code (TEC)
Link to Texas Legislature Online, which provides access to current Texas statutes. The Texas Education Code (TEC), state law governing education, may be viewed or downloaded by accessing this link.

TEA Public Information Requests Resource Page
Information on how to obtain agency records.


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