The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Unit in the Curriculum Division of TEA provides direction and leadership to the CTE programs throughout Texas. Unit staff assists districts statewide with the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for CTE, collaborates with various professional organizations about CTE programs, and assists the Instructional Materials and Educational Technology Division in overseeing the textbook adoption process for CTE instructional materials. The CTE Unit also provides ongoing communication with the field related to the curriculum and graduation requirements in 19 TAC Chapter 74.
The following links will take you to the Career and Technical Education Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in the Texas Administrative Code:Â