Becoming a Classroom Teacher in Texas

For information on becoming a classroom teacher in Texas, please contact the Texas Education Agency: TEA Education Certification website

Alternative Certification in Texas

For information on alternative certification programs in Texas, please contact the Texas Education Agency: TEA Alternative Certification website

Out of State Certified Teachers

For information on becoming certified in Texas if you Certified in another state, please contact the Texas Education Agency: TEA Out of State Certification website

Plan for Teacher Certification Requirements by 2029-2030

Information on the delay of teacher certification requirements included in House Bill (HB) 2 passed during the 89th Legislature.