89th Legislature Updates

TEA Webpage

This page provides information on legislation passed during the 89th regular legislative session, including changes to the Texas Education Code and other Texas statutes.

Special Education Related Information

For a comprehensive list of updates, please visit TEA's website.

June 26 - HB2

Teacher Certification Fee Waivers

July 10 - HB2, SB260, HB120, SB568

FSP Formula Changes

Changes to RDA based on HB6

July 31- HB1481

Required Implementation of PK–2 Instruments and Dyslexia Screening for the 2025–2026 School Year and Updates Relating to Grade 7 Reading Diagnostic Administration

August 14 - HB6, HB2

Discipline summary document for parents

August 21 - HB4623, SB571

New Teacher Certification Requirements & Grant

August 28 - SB13, SB12

Parent rights form & Procedure on parental notification of change in student services/ monitoring

September 11 - SB12

*UPDATED* Parent rights form & Procedure on parental notification of change in student services/ monitoring

September 18 - HB2

Prep Allotment: New Teacher Mentoring, Grow Your Own Teachers, and Educator Preparation Pathways

September 18 - HB2, SB568

Special Education Program Funding Updates

September 18 - HB2

Teacher Compensation: TIA Expansion

October 16 - HB2

Compensatory Education Allotment

October 23 - HB8

Assessment and Accountability

November 20 - SB2

Special Education and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)