89th Legislature Updates
This page provides information on legislation passed during the 89th regular legislative session, including changes to the Texas Education Code and other Texas statutes. Implementation resources will also be shared here to support school leaders. As additional information becomes available, it will be communicated to school systems and posted on this page.
89th Legislature FAQs and High-Level Overviews
- 89th Legislature Updates (PDF) Published June 26, 2025
- Senate Bill 12 Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Published September 8, 2025
- Draft Rule Text for Senate Bill 12 and the Texas Education Agency’s adopted procedure for Texas Education Code (TEC), §26.0083 (PDF) Updated September 8, 2025
- Guidance Document for Senate Bill 12 and Texas Education Code (TEC), §26.0083 (PDF) Updated September 8, 2025
- Parental Rights and Options Form (PDF)
89th Implementation Timeline
For the latest updates on key implementation dates for education-related legislation, see the timeline below.
| Date of First Communication | Bill # | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | SB4, SB23 | |
| June 12 | HB2 | Teacher Compensation: TRA and SSRA |
| June 26 | HB4623, SB571 | Educator Misconduct Law Changes |
| June 26 | HB2 | Teacher Certification Fee Waivers |
| July 10 | HB2, SB260, HB120, SB568 | FSP Formula Changes |
| July 10 | SB4, SB23, SB1453 | Setting I&S tax rates |
| July 17 | HB121, HB2, HB33, SB260 | School Safety |
| July 17 | HB6 | Changes to RDA based on HB6 |
| July 31 | HB1481 | Cellphone Model Policy & Grant Information |
| July 31 | HB 2, HB 6, SB 12 | Updates Related to District of Innovation Prohibitions |
| August 7 | HB2 | Reading and Math Academies Stipends Guidance |
| August 7 | HB2 | 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 | Educator Misconduct: Prevention and Reporting Training |
| August 21 | HB2 | New Teacher Certification Requirements & Grant |
| August 21 | SB569 | Virtual/Hybrid Learning |
| August 28 | SB13, SB12 | Library Book Policies |
| August 28 | 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 | HB2 | Prep Allotment: New Teacher Mentoring, Grow Your Own Teachers, and Educator Preparation Pathways |
| September | HB2, SB568 | Special Education Program Funding Updates |
| September | HB2 | Teacher Compensation: TIA Expansion |
| Fall | SB204 | Parent rights handbook |
| Fall | HB2, HB120 | CCMR Assessments |
| Fall | HB 20 | CTE Level I/II IHE Partnership Pathway Approval |
| Fall | HB2 | FSP ADA 6-Week Settle-up |
| Fall | HB2 | Early Literacy Intervention Overview |
| October | HB2 | Additional Days School Year (ADSY) Expansion |
| October | HB2 | Resource Campus (ACE) |
| October | SB2 | Special Education and Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) |
| November | HB2, SB568 | Special Education Annual Meeting Guidance |
| December | SB1191 | GPA Calculations |
| Winter | HB2 | PreK Partnerships |
| January 2026 | HB2, SB568 | Day Placement Program Supports |
| 2026 | HB2, SB568 | Special Education Formula Overhaul |
| 2026 | SB204 | School board member training on parental rights |
| 2026 | SB12 | School board member contact info |
| 2026 | SB12 | 11.005 & 28.0022 Certifications |
| 2026 | HB2 | Early Literacy and Numeracy Instruments |
| 2026 | HB2 | Early Literacy Supplemental Tutoring Supports |
| 2026 | HB2 | Math Academies |
| 2026 | HB2 | Teacher Liability Insurance |
| 2026 | HB2, SB12, SB843 | Facility Usage Report & Bond Database |
The timeline above is current as of August 28, 2025, but may be subject to change. If you need guidance on a bill from the 89th Legislature that is not listed, please email us at 89th@tea.texas.gov.
Guidance and Correspondence
For questions regarding 89th Legislature Updates and its implementation, please email 89th@tea.texas.gov.
For questions regarding House Bill 2 and its implementation, please email HB2@tea.texas.gov.