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The rules adopted by the State Board of Education (SBOE) and the Commissioner of Education are part of a larger body of state agency rules known as the Texas Administrative Code (TAC). These rules are collected and published by the Office of the Secretary of State. SBOE and commissioner's rules are codified under Title 19, Part II, of the TAC. Title 19 is Education, and Part II is the Texas Education Agency. The SBOE and the Commissioner of Education may adopt new rules or amendments to existing rules.

Recent Updates:
  • Updates to the Texas Administrative Code (09-16-09)
  • Summary of Commissioner Rule Actions (09-16-09)

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Last updated: September 16, 2009

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